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SUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreGanga Floodplain Rules Shift Toward Regulated Construction Why in the News ? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has amended the 2016 Ganga protection framework, removing the blanket construction-free zone provision. Construction may now be permitted in certain floodplain areas facing moderate or rare flooding, subject to regulatory clearances. New Rules for Ganga Floodplains: …
Read MoreBIRDS CENSUS IN YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS Why in the News? Annual exercise: The Asian Waterbird Count (AWC) will begin from the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi from Saturday, an event that underscores the importance of environmental impact assessments in urban wetland management. Expanded coverage: This year’s survey will cover multiple wetland sites across Delhi-NCR, unlike earlier …
Read MoreGanga Basin Project Targets Sandbar-Nesting Bird Conservation Why in the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a first-of-its-kind avifauna conservation project to protect sandbar-nesting birds, including the endangered Indian Skimmer, strengthening biodiversity conservation efforts under Namami Gange Mission–2. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of creating a pollution free environment …
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