In 2022, the National Green Tribunal advised which of the following Ministries to form a three-member panel to formulate safeguards and guidelines to be followed by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- In 2022, the National Green Tribunal recommended that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change create a three-member panel.
- This panel's role was to develop safeguards and guidelines for the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs).
- The initiative sought to improve the environmental assessment process, ensuring thorough evaluation and management of projects that could affect the environment.
- The Tribunal stressed the need for strict protocols to maintain high standards of environmental protection and to encourage sustainable development throughout various projects in India.