The MoEF has been implementing a centrally sponsored scheme for Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) since 1991. In the light of the operational deficiencies in the earlier scheme, the development of pollution control technologies and the recommendations of SPCBs related thereto, a need was felt to revise the earlier guidelines for central assistance to CETPs.

Read the draft Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 notified by the MoEF under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to replace earlier rules (1998) and the amendments thereof.

The MoEF has notified the new Draft Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to replace the earlier Rules (1998) and the amendments thereof.

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In pursuance of the constant monitoring of the environmental impact of the oil spill at Mumbai, the Maharashtra Pollution Control the Board (MPCB) had taken water samples on Juhu Beach on 8th August and sent them for lab analysis.

The Indian Minister of Environment and Forests, Jayanthi Natarajan, invited all Parties to the high-level segment of COP-11 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre from 17 to 19 October 2012 highlighting five key issues for discussion.

A press brief on oil spill at Mumbai Harbour.   

WP (PIL) No. 137 of 2009 by Shri Ram Lal and others vs. Union of India in the High Court of Uttrakhand at Nainital regarding Environmental Clearance to M/s Alaknanda Hydro Power Company for Srinagar Hydroelectric Project at Pauri District on Alaknanda River - Clarification regarding - Letter.

Draft rules on Hazardous Substances (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) rules, 2011.

Bioremediation is an invaluable tool box for wider application in the realm of environmental protection. Bioremediation approach is currently applied
to contain contaminants in soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediments including air. These technologies have become attractive alternatives to

Statement by India at the Ministerial Roundtable during CSD-19 on the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Development.