The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has taken an important step to make the environmental clearance process more disciplined for industries in the country. According to the new guidelines recently issued by the Ministry, a system of 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL) has been introduced for the registration and certification of environmental auditors.
Under this new system, it will be mandatory for environmental auditors to follow government rules. The Ministry has prepared a strict 'Code of Conduct' for registered and certified auditors. This is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in audit work. The main objective is to increase the liability of auditors in the environmental clearance process for industries.
Background: ক্ষুদ্ৰ আৰু মজলীয়া উদ্যোগৰ বাবে ১০,০০০ কোটি টকাৰ পুঁজি মুকলি কেন্দ্ৰীয় কেবিনেটৰ
In addition to the qualifications of the auditors, a new policy on the fee structure has also been introduced. This fee policy will specifically apply to the Coastal Regulation Zone and other environmental clearances. It is expected that through this, the entire environmental audit process across the country will operate within a specific standard.
These new rules will be very important for every project related to environmental protection. Through this, it has been clarified what policies auditors of any project must follow and what their duties are. It is hoped that this decision by the central government will have a positive impact on environmental pollution control in the future.