Towards effective environmental governance: proposal for a National Environment Protection Authority
The proposal on creation of an autonomous National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. NEPA is envisaged to take over the job of giving environmental clearances from the ministry.
The proposal on creation of an autonomous National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. NEPA is envisaged to take over the job of giving environmental clearances from the ministry.
This Note discusses the need for an effective model of environmental governance in India, which includes the establishment of a National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA). The aim of this Note is to invite comments from the States, civil society, and other stakeholders regarding the design of an appropriate institutional structure for best addressing the growing environmental challenges. This is an evolving document with scope for further development, keeping in view the need for expeditiously giving a practical shape to the proposal.