Q. Which observatory’s environment clearance has NGT suspended?- Published on 21 Mar 17a. Neutrino observatory, Theni
b. Radio Observatory, Thrissur
c. Neutrino Observatory, Thrissur
d. Radio Observatory, Theni
ANSWER: Neutrino observatory, Theni
Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal on 20th March 2017 suspended the environmental clearance granted to the India based Neutrino Observatory to come up in Theni and asked a fresh application for the project proponent.
Madhikettan Shola National Park in Idukki, Kerala is just 4.9 lm from the proposed site.
The TN-Kerala border was just a km away,making this, a category A project.
MoEF had called it a Category B project for which EIA is not necessary, but the department processed it as an additional measure.
Any project falling 5 km from the interstate boundary or within a notified national park or sanctuary to be considered a Category A project.
This requires numerous processes before EC is granted.
The INO promises to bring scientific advancement, according to Sekhar Basu, Chairman of DAE.
