TSR Subramanian committee : Establishment of NEMA
Q. Which of the following commitee has recommended establishment of National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)?- Published on 28 Oct 15a. Madhav Gadgil committee
b. Rajiv Lal committee
c. Rajendra Singh committee
d. TSR Subramanian committee
ANSWER: TSR Subramanian committee
Recommendations of TSR Subramanian committee :
- Under Environment Loss Management Act (ELMA) , set up National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) at central and State Environment Management Authority (SEMA) at state level.
- NEMA & SEMA would evaluate project clearance using technology and expertise, in a time bound manner, provide single window clearance.
- They also appraise and monitor projects & take powers of existing pollution control boards.