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Ecology & Environment
Komal gupta

24/01/22 12:25 PM IST

Source: PIB

State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities

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A new system of Star Rating of SEIAAs has been introduced for encouraging the efficiency, transparency and accountability in the functioning of SEIAAs. 

SEIAA

  • SEIAAs are a very important arm of the Environment Ministry for implementation of EIA Notification at the State level.
  • They have been delegated powers to consider and grant environmental clearance (EC) for all proposals under Category B.

Star Rating system

  • The ranking system is based on the provisions of EIA Notification 2006 and various guidelines issued by the Ministry from time to time.
  • It aims to encourage the SEIAAs to increase their efficiency in decision making without diluting any regulatory safeguards.

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