Withdraw EIA Notification 2020

Withdraw EIA Notification 2020

Started
29 June 2020
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Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change and 1 other
Signatures: 11,62,910Next Goal: 15,00,000
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Why this petition matters

Started by Aman Sharma

Earlier this year, in March, the Indian ministry of environment, forests and climate change unveiled the draft environment impact assessment notification 2020 to replace the earlier one. 

Unfortunately, there are more than a few issues with the Draft EIA 2020, making it highly problematic and hazardous if used arbitrarily -

1) The new draft allows for setting up of projects that violate rules & regulations and operate without environment clearances ( Environmental clearances are clearances given for the building of industries in an ecologically sensitive area)

2) By increasing the list of project categories exempted from public consultation, our freedom of speech is curbed and the voices of affected communities suppressed

3) Even if a project is setup illegally without an environmental clearance, the new EIA draft allows for it to be granted clearance after commencement

4)The earlier permissible number of 20,000 sq.m projects for the building and construction sector has now rocketed to 150,000 sq.m

5) Fragile Coasts and flood defenders like mangroves and shores will be opened up to exploitation for port & industry development, affecting more than 20,000 aquatic fauna  

6) It dilutes the importance of an environment impact assessment report, which is a report explaining the effects of construction in and on biodiversity hotspots and flora-fauna

As you can see, the new draft is will prove to be disastrous for our forests and habitats and have a  huge impacts on Indian biodiversity. It will be used as a gateway by mining and fossil fuel extraction companies to destroy pristine natural habitats without the proper clearances, and still get away with it.

India has more than 1200 species of birds, and 500 species of animals. Going forward with this draft could be a death sentence for our wildlife, a lockdown on the voices of indigenous protectors and environmentalists, and a system which puts profits, over people and planet.

With issues like water scarcity, climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution plaguing India like a virus, its time you choose our forests and wildlife. Its time India chooses its forests.

Sign and share this petition, and make your voice count!

 

- Aman, with Vedansh, Anagha, Manasi, Ruturaj, Prithham, Disha, Mayas

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