Question : AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS



(a) whether the Government propose to amend certain environmental laws; and

(b) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)


(a) & (b) Keeping in view the growth in industrial, transportation and other economic activities and services, the Government has initiated a process of assessing various aspects related to enhancing the efficacy of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.