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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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MoEFCC introduces draft emission intensity target rules for industries
By April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, under the carbon credit trading scheme, 2023. These rules aim to reduce emissions in designated industrial sectors by setting specific emission intensity targets. Issued under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the rules propose targets in terms of tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per tonne of equivalent…

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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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