Environment Impact Assessment Environment Impact Assessment
Study guide for Environment Impact Assessment under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Environment Impact Assessment under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Environment Impact Assessment
A statutory process under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, designed to identify, predict, and evaluate the environmental, social, and health consequences of proposed developmental projects before decision-making.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
EIA is a perennial favorite in GS Paper III (Environment/Development) and GS Paper II (Governance/Policy). It tests the balance between 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Sustainable Development'.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of Environment Impact Assessment.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Principles of Environmental Law (Precautionary/Polluter Pays)