Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring Mount Abu to be an Eco-sensitive Zone.

Subject

Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Protected area Tourism Cultural heritage Inland waters Basin/catchment/watershed Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Freshwater pollution Use restrictions Zoning Management/conservation

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Abstract

The Ministry of Environment and Forests notifies the Mount Abu and surrounding region as an Eco-sensitive Zone and imposes restrictions on industries, operations, processes and other developmental activities in the region which have detrimental effect on the environment.

Full text

English

Website

envfor.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX