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Minister for fast clearances of infra projects

Minister for fast clearances of infra projects

The new Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar promised 'fast clearances' to infrastructure projects in a transparent manner and launched a process for transparent environmental clearance. After assuming charge as Minister of State (Independent) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, he also said that he would take effective measures to conserve ecology.

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Coastal road project on priority

Coastal road project on priority

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that his ministry would take up the project of building a road along Mumbai's Western sea fronton priority. He further claimed he will discuss vital projects affecting the city with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.

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Board asks Bhushan Steel to comply with norms

Board asks Bhushan Steel to comply with norms

The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) asked
Bhushan Steel to comply with environmental norms in order to avoid closure of its 3.1 million tonne per annum steel plant in Dhenkanal district. Earlier, the board found that the company failed in the management of the process effluent and surface runoff gene

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Meghalaya govt to reconsider mining policy

Meghalaya govt to reconsider mining policy

In order to address the concerns of all stakeholders, Meghalaya government decided to reconsider the state Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 and implement it after holding wide consultations with them. It may be recalled that the state Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 allows miners to continue with rat-hole coal

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