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EAC clears coal plant expansions in UP and Odisha, defers Bihar proposal
By January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), at its 36th meeting held on January 22, 2026, recommended environmental clearances for capacity expansions at three coal-based power plants in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, subject to detailed environmental conditions. However, it deferred an amendment proposal for a plant in Bihar, citing procedural gaps and unresolved air quality concerns. The largest project considered was the expansion…

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EAC clears Balimela, Assam PSP-01 and Rajupalem pumped storage projects
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) held the 46th meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects on January 9, 2026. Conducted virtually, the meeting reviewed multiple pumped storage and hydroelectric proposals across India. Several projects received approvals or amendments, while others were deferred or returned for revision. Pumped storage projects approved or amended The EAC recommended the grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Balimela…

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EAC reviews four major thermal power proposals in 35th meeting
By January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Thermal Power Projects under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in its 35th meeting on December 24, 2025, examined four major coal-based thermal power proposals. The Committee deferred one, returned two for major gaps, and recommended Terms of Reference for one project with conditions. The committee reviewed an application from the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) for a fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) for its…

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MoEFCC recommends EC for Kalai II, Dulhasti Stage-II and Pane PSP projects
By December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) held the 45th meeting of its Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects on 19 December 2025 to review key hydropower and pumped storage proposals, including the Dulhasti Stage-II project. The committee examined four proposals and recommended three for Environmental Clearance (EC), while one proposal was deferred. The first proposal considered was the Kalai II Hydro Electric Project of 1,200 MW, a run-of-the-river…

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EAC clears Sawalkote hydro project on Chenab
By October 14, 2025October 28, 2025

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has reiterated its earlier recommendation and approved the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project for prior environmental clearance. The decision was recorded in the minutes of the EAC meeting held on September 26, 2025. The 1,856 MW project, to be developed on the Chenab River in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the first major hydropower project on the Indus basin to…

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EAC reviews hydro and pumped storage projects worth over Rs 37,500 crore
By July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reviewed several hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in its latest 32nd meeting. The committee examined proposals related to environmental clearance, forest diversion, amendments, and Terms of Reference (ToR). Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (1500 MW), Maharashtra JSW Energy PSP Two Limited proposed this Rs 89.64 billion project across Thane and Nashik districts. The project had earlier been reviewed in two previous…

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MoEFCC discusses expansion of major thermal power projects
By December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently reviewed and deliberated on the expansion of several major thermal power projects: Raigarh Thermal Power Plant ExpansionAdani Power Limited proposed expanding the Raigarh Thermal Power Plant in Chhattisgarh by adding 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) Ultra Supercritical units to the existing 600 MW plant. The project, spanning several villages in Raigarh district, entails a capital cost of Rs 136 billion, with Rs 21.1 billion allocated for…

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MoEFCC eases compliance for renewable energy projects
By November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has simplified compliance requirements for renewable energy projects. Solar module manufacturing units, solar and wind power projects, and mini hydel projects under 25 MW are now exempt from obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish (CTE). Additionally, projects with an EC will no longer require a separate CTE or Consent to Operate, reducing duplication in the process. A standard operating procedure will integrate CTE considerations…

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EAC recommends environmental clearance for Raipur and Anuppur thermal projects
By October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended environmental clearance (EC) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for two ultra super-critical thermal power projects by Adani Power Limited (APL): the 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Thermal Expansion Project and the 3,200 MW Anuppur Thermal Power Plant. 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Ultra Super-Critical Expansion:This expansion project will add 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) to the existing 1,370 MW coal-based thermal…

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