MoEFCC appoints Acting Chairperson for NGT
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the authorisation for the functioning of the acting chairperson for the National Green Tribunal. Therefore Mr. Justice Sheo Kumar Singh-I, Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal has been authorised to act as Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal.
3-Day International Conference on Green Hydrogen
One of the fundamental aims of the conference is to establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem that aligns with global decarbonization goals. Discussions will cover various aspects, including hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and downstream applications. Additionally, the conference will address green financing, human resource upskilling, and startup initiatives in the green hydrogen domain.
Government revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines
As per the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established under the bilateral agreement between the Beneficiary/Aggregator (Farmers, rural entrepreneurs, Cooperative Societies of Farmers, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Panchayats) and Industries utilizing the paddy straw.
Guidelines on Design, Construction, O&M and Annual Certification of Coal Ash Ponds
The Guidelines state that because of economic viability, thermal power stations most widely dispose both precipitated fly ash and bottom ash together as a slurry to the pond in which it stored for a longer period. Therefore safe disposal and gainful utilization are the prime concerns to safe guard the interest of environmental system.
NDAIAPA notifies Activities under Bilateral/Cooperative Approaches in India under Article 6.2 Mechanism of Paris Agreement
India has taken steps mandated on the Host Party/Country in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. India had notified the National Designated Authority for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (NDAIAPA) on 30th May, 2022. Amongst its other objectives, the Authority is mandated to take decisions in regard to the type of projects that may take part in international carbon market under Article 6 mechanisms.
Government Revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines to Efficiently Manage Paddy Straw
Under the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for the Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established through bilateral agreements between beneficiaries/aggregators, such as farmers, rural entrepreneurs, cooperative societies of farmers, farmers’ producer organizations (FPOs), and panchayats, and industries that utilize paddy straw.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches “Report Fish Disease” App
The farmers using this app will be able to connect directly to district fisheries officers and scientists. The Farmers and stakeholders can make self-reporting of diseases of finfish, shrimps and molluscs on their farms through this app for which scientific technical assistance will be provided through the same App by scientists/ Experts to the farmers.
Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023
The Green Credit Programme will serve as a national-level initiative and facilitate the trading of Green Credits, which act as incentives for adopting sustainable practices. These credits will be generated through a wide range of sectors and entities, including individuals, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, forestry enterprises, sustainable agriculture enterprises, urban and rural local bodies, private sector industries, and organizations.
MoEFCC requests Genset and Genset Engine Manufacturers to submit Order details
The MoEFCC has decided that the exemption from revised standards for genset and genset engines will be available only if the prescribed conditions are fulfilled.
Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2023
The Amendment Rules now state that the supply of Genset and Genset engine in respect of which purchase order has been received by the manufacturer on or before the 30th June, 2023 shall be permitted up to the 30th June, 2024 as per defined norms.
