How did you come to know about the environmental clearance certificate?, who told you this or from where did you get this idea? If you wanted to confirm that if this project is actually coming under environmental clearance aspect, you can go into their website and find out the requisite information to clear your doubts.
The following projects or activities requires prior environmental clearance from the concerned
regulatory authority, before starting any construction work, or preparation of land by the project
management (except fencing the land).
1. All new projects or activities listed in the Schedule of EIA notification, 2006
2. Expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule with
addition of capacity beyond the threshold limits specified for the concerned sector;
3. Any change in product - mix in an existing manufacturing unit included in Schedule
beyond the specified range.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact positive
or negative-that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of
the natural, social and economic aspects. Its purpose is to identify, examine, assess and evaluate
the likely and probable impacts of a proposed project on the environment and, thereby, to work
out remedial action plans to minimize adverse impact on the environment. It is an important
management tool for ensuring the justified use of natural resources during developmental process.
You may visit the notification issued by the central government in the year 2006 for further details in this regard.