What is EC clearance?

Environmental clearance is a procedure to get clearance from the government for certain projects which cause environmental pollution. 

Government has made a list of projects which need an environmental clearance like mining, thermal power plants, infrastructure etc.

The EIA Notification categorizes the projects into two categories, i.e. Category A and B. Projects falling under Category A get clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Category B will get their clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority.

Who need environment clearance certificate?

Environmental Clearance are mandatory regardless of the type of project in areas which are ecologically fragile such as coastal area, wetlands, anthropological sites, international border areas, national parks & sanctuaries, areas of scientific and geological interests, etc.