Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Government Rejects National Environmental Regulator Proposal
The Indian government has decided not to create a new organization called the National Environmental Regulator, which was suggested by the Supreme Court.
Instead, they will keep using the current system for checking and approving projects to make sure they are good for the environment.
The government says they have made the current system better by making it more open and efficient.
They use special groups of experts and an online system called PARIVESH to review projects.
If anyone has a problem with a decision, they can appeal to the National Green Tribunal.
The Indian government has decided not to establish a National Environmental Regulator as recommended by the Supreme Court in 2011.
The existing system for environmental clearances will continue to be used.
The current system involves expert appraisal committees at both central and state levels.
Projects are reviewed through a transparent online portal called PARIVESH.
The National Green Tribunal serves as an independent appellate authority for environmental clearances.
- Who
- Indian Government
- What
- Rejected the proposal for a National Environmental Regulator
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- Prefers to continue with the existing system for environmental clearances
- Proposal
- National Environmental Regulator (NER)
- Current System
- Existing institutional mechanism for environmental clearances
- Supreme Court Judgment
- 2011 Lafarge judgment
- Appraisal Committees
- Independent expert committees at central and state levels
- Online Portal
- PARIVESH for transparent project appraisal
- Appeal Authority
- National Green Tribunal