In 2022, the National Green Tribunal advised which of the following Ministries to form a three-member panel to formulate safeguards and guidelines to be followed by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Key Points

In 2022, the National Green Tribunal advised the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to form a three-member panel.
This panel was tasked with formulating safeguards and guidelines to be followed by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities.
The initiative aimed to ensure that environmental assessments and clearances are conducted with greater rigor and transparency.

Additional Information

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body set up under the National Green Tribunal Act (2010) for expeditious disposal of cases pertaining to environmental issues.
The NGT aims to protect the environment, conserve forests, and other natural resources while ensuring the enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for planning, promotion, coordination, and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programs.