Ministry Of Environment And Forest

Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 2, 2020

The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.

Green Panel Questions Environment Ministry Over Clearances For Projects

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 1, 2020

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) over compliance of conditions mentioned in environmental clearances granted for projects, saying the mechanism for monitoring environmental norms is inadequate.

Covid May Cause 1-Year Delay In Banning RO Purifiers In 'Clean' Water Areas

India News | Edited by Nandini Gupta | Tuesday July 14, 2020

There will be likely delay of a year in implementing the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order banning RO purifiers in areas, where the total dissolved solids or contaminants in water are below 500 milligrams per litre, as the Ministry of Environment and Forests has expressed its inability to complete this exercise due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Assam Fire: Oil India To Legally Challenge Pollution Body's Closure Order

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday June 22, 2020

The state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL), which owns and operates gas well no.5 in Baghjan Oilfield that caught fire on June 9 after leaking gas "uncontrollably" since a blowout on May 27, is mulling legal recourse to challenge the "closure notice" by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, or the PCBA.

"Need To Educate People": Green Court On Public Health Emergency

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 6, 2019

Observing that citizens have a fundamental right to breathe clean air, the National Green Tribunal said today that there is a need to develop a system, with the help of experts, to forecast situations of public health emergency.

Green Panel Summons Officials Of Delhi Government, Centre Over Pollution

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 4, 2019

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today took cognisance of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR and asked officials from the Delhi government, Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Ministry of Environment and Forests to appear before it tomorrow.

Volkswagen Charged Rs. 100 Crore By NGT Over Emission Scandal

Reported by Shubham Parashar | Friday November 16, 2018

The National Green Tribunal today directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs 100 crore with the CPCB in a case related to allegations against the German carmaker for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also formed a committee comprising officials of t...

Volkswagen To Deposit Rs. 100 Crore With Pollution Board: Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

The National Green Tribunal today directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs. 100 crore with theCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in a case related to allegations against the German auto major for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also formed a...

How Can Cigarette Butts Be Termed 'Biodegradable', Green Court Asks Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

The National Green Tribunal today slammed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for terming cigarette butts as 'biodegradable' and directed it to clarify its stand on the issue.

Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Saturday May 13, 2017

The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.

Chennai Oil Spill: National Green Tribunal To Hear Plea Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 6, 2017

The issue of a recent oil spill off the coast of Tamil Nadu that is posing a threat to environment and health of local residents has gone to the National Green Tribunal with a plea seeking compensation and seizure of the vessels.

Over 40 Tigers Died In Various Zoos In India In 2015-16: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 7, 2016

Over 40 tigers have died in various zoos across the country in 2015-16 while eight wild cats have died in the current financial year, the government has said.

Green Court Seeks Information On MoEF's Stop-Work Order On Polavaram Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 30, 2016

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to inform it about the status of implementation of its stop work order at the Polavaram project.

Bio Diversity Act: Green Panel Issues Warrants Against States, Union Territories

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 18, 2016

Taking strong exception to officials of several states and Union Territories not appearing before it during proceedings on protection of biodiversity, the National Green Tribunal has issued bailable warrants against their Resident Commissioners here.

Forest Fires: Green Pannel Asks UP, Uttarakhand To Submit Management Plan

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 5, 2016

The National Green Tribunal has directed Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to submit crisis management plan for prevention and control of forest fires to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) within two weeks.