Tag: environmental governance India

NGT Orders Reappraisal of Hamirpur Sand Mining DSR, Stresses Importance of Replenishment Study

Editor Commissions, Forums & Tribunals June 10, 2026

June 9, 2026 : In a significant ruling on sustainable sand mining and environmental governance, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Uttar Pradesh, and the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) to reappraise Read more…

Native Fish Species in Yamuna Declining Due to Pollution and Exotic Invasion: NGT

Team Law Notify Commissions, Forums & Tribunals January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026 : The National Green Tribunal has raised serious concerns over the sharp decline of native fish species in the Yamuna River, attributing the trend primarily to pollution, habitat disruption, and the unchecked spread of exotic fish. The Read more…

Government Amends Consent Rules Under Air and Water Acts to Speed Up Approvals

Team Law Notify Enactments, Legal News January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 : The Union government has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines under the Air and Water Acts to simplify approval procedures, cut delays, and strengthen environmental compliance. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said the changes Read more…