EIA Scenario
In India, EIA was first introduced in India based on the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), 1986. But
formally it came in to effect, when MoEF has passed a major legislative measure under EPA in January 1994 for
Environmental Clearance (EC) known as EIA Notification, 1994. Subsequently, EIA processes have been strengthened by
MoEF by a series of amendments. The current practice is adhering to EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments. The
main laws in nation are Water Act (1974), The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act (1972), The Air (Prevention and Control
of Pollution) Act (1981) and The Environment (Protection) Act (1986). The responsible body for this is Central Pollution
Control Board. EIC is the repository of one stop secondary data source for environmental impact assessment in India.