Why the delay?

Staying with Javadekar, the ministry of environment, forests and climate change is buzzing with conversations about the numerous key issues pending without clear directives from the minister. While Javadekar has been quite vocal about the need for fast-paced clearances in general, the decisions have not translated into action, with even some routine administrative files pending for weeks. Addressing the no-go area policy, setting up the National Board of Wildlife, reviewing policy directives for environment clearances and resolving the crisis over the Green India Mission are just some of these. The bureaucracy has been left wondering if Javadekar is expecting to be relieved of the difficult-to-manage ministry.