1,620.361 ha of discontent

Special economic zones and sit-ins. Mega-projects and marches. Public-private partnerships and pitched battles. Precociously, because they are …

Modi govt may tweak SEZ rules to power up Adani Group

The Department of Commerce has proposed a change in guidelines to let the conglomerate set up a power plant in Jharkhand’s Godda district

Adani's Mundra Port and SEZ: SC orders probe into allegation of sand dune leveling

The expert panel appointed by the environment ministry will submit report within six weeks

Virtual coast guard

Non-profits develop web application to monitor haphazard development along Indian coastline

Why are Ennore residents protesting against Adani’s Kattupalli Port expansion project?

The project could impact the livelihood of around 50,000 villagers and cause widespread environmental degradation, say activists

Tikait on SEZ and Indian farmer

Darkness lies ahead for the Indian Farmer, says Mahendra Singh Tikait, Bharat Kisan Union (BKU) leader in this exclusive interview with Down to …

NGT halts construction on wetland between Bengaluru lakes

The construction projects violated the Master Plan of 2015 as well as environmental guidelines

Gujarat High Court stays construction work at Mundra SEZ

12 companies had gone ahead with construction of individual units despite court questioning commencement of work without environment clearance

Adani project in Mundra has violated environmental norms: MoEF committee report

Report recommends reform of coastal zone regulations, establishment of environment restoration fund

Will Adani ever pay for the destruction at Mundra?

The environment ministry says it cannot impose a fine but the company is not let off the hook. Lawyers say it can approach NGT

Rs 200 crore fine on Adanis for Mundra misdeeds

Environment minister approves report on violations by the company, including destruction of mangroves and blocking of creeks in the region 

Near ready for take-off

Environment ministry panel clears Navi Mumbai airport; hotel and golf course put on hold

Land acquired for SEZs in Maharashtra to be turned into industrial hubs

New industrial policy follows denotification of SEZ land after promoters backed out of 16 deals

Gujarat High Court orders shut down of 12 manufacturing units in Mundra SEZ

Earlier court order halting construction without environment clearance was being ignored

Tata has no answers at public hearing for Mundra power plant expansion

Existing 4,000 MW power plant bad enough, and impacting health and livelihood, say residents

Adanis served show cause notice for Mundra project

Environment ministry move follows report pointing to flouting of environmental rules and its impact on the region

Farmers boycott land acquisition hearings for Chhindwara SEZ

Villagers refuse to part with land; object to individual hearings, land acquisition by dubious means

Andhra Pradesh cancels land allotted for SEZ in Anantapur

The company, Lepakshi Knowledge Hub Limited, mortgaged land for bank loans violating MoU

Nagpur has 200 bird species, reveals bird-spotting exercise

60 to 65 of the species were found in MIHAN-SEZ area earmarked for industrial development

Living on the edge

Coastal South Asia is fragile and vulnerable to climate change impacts. Yet, governments are setting up industries, ports and promoting tourism …

Notice to Mundra for flouting laws

Environment ministry asks to reply within 15 days why the clearance should not be revoked

Adanis’ game plan for Mundra ship-breaking yard

Analysis by Centre for Science and Environment shows the company has been pushing the recycling facility by concealing it under a waterfront …

Tata Mundra power project blamed for falling fish catch

Project yet to become fully functional has already destroyed creeks and mangroves, says report 

Drought of equity

A large part of Maharashtra has been declared drought-hit. But distribution of water is quite incongruous. While the few who are politically and …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 24, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal