the Central Pollution Control Board on 12.01.2021 has issued circular for State PCBs to reclassify industries. The Building and construction projects, waste processing plants and gold assaying and hallmarking centers are classified as orange category. State PCBs are directed to implement the new categorization and to submit action taken report.
Government Proposes Stronger Scrutiny for GMO Approvals
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court directed the government to strengthen conflict-of-interest regulations for experts involved in GMO approvals. Therefore, the Ministry of