Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding the regulatory framework for environmental protection, the role and limitations of EIA, the challenges in balancing renewable energy development with environmental conservation, and policy gaps in sustainable development.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. In India, certain categories of projects are exempt or have relaxed EIA requirements, which can lead to conflicts, especially in ecologically sensitive zones.