NBWL Standing Committee considers over 100 development projects requiring wildlife clearance
Proposals appraised on the basis of their ecological impacts, importance for public welfare and national development, and adequacy of mitigation measures to ensure conservation of wildlife and their habitats
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) Standing Committee considers development projects requiring wildlife clearance.
- 02Proposals are appraised based on ecological impacts, public welfare importance, and national development significance.
- 03Mitigation measures are evaluated to ensure conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
- 04Over 100 development projects were considered by the NBWL Standing Committee for wildlife clearance.
- 05The appraisal process considers the adequacy of mitigation measures to minimize harm to wildlife.
- 06The NBWL Standing Committee assesses the ecological impacts of proposed development projects on wildlife.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that only large-scale infrastructure projects require wildlife clearance, but actually many smaller projects also need clearance.
- Most people think that the appraisal process focuses solely on environmental concerns, but actually it considers public welfare and national development significance as well.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of environmental impact assessments in balancing development needs with wildlife conservation, using examples from India's experience.
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Over 100 development projects require which type of clearance?
- A.Wildlife clearance
- B.Environmental clearance
- C.Forest clearance
- D.Ministry clearance
Wildlife clearance is required for projects that may affect protected areas or wildlife habitats, as per the National Board for Wildlife's (NBWL) mandate.
The NBWL Standing Committee considers proposals based on which three criteria?
- A.Ecological impacts, importance for public welfare, and adequacy of mitigation measures
- B.Importance for national development, ecological impacts, and conservation efforts
- C.Public welfare, national development, and economic viability
- D.Economic viability, conservation efforts, and public opinion
The NBWL Standing Committee evaluates proposals based on their ecological impacts, importance for public welfare, and adequacy of mitigation measures to ensure conservation of wildlife and their habitats.