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Govt examining setting up of an environment regulator

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 30 2014 | 7:59 PM IST
Government today said it has decided to do an in-depth analysis including examining the feasibility of setting up of an environment regulator.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said that as regards setting up of an environment regulator, it has been decided to do an in-depth analysis including examining the feasibility of setting up of such a regulator.
Responding to another question, Javadekar said there are 23 hydro power projects that have been accorded environmental clearance in the country during the last three years.
While responding in a written reply to another question, Javadekar said the National Board for Wildlife has been reconstituted on July 22, 2014.

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First Published: Jul 30 2014 | 7:59 PM IST

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