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Thursday, 29 May 2014

Shri Prakash Javadekar Takes Charge as Environment Minister

Launches New System for Online Submission of Applications for Environmental Clearance 


A new system for online submission of applications for environmental clearances has been launched here today by Shri Prakash Javadekar. While interacting with the media persons after taking charge as Minister of State (I/C) of Environment, Forest and Climate change, Shri Javadekar said that the new system will bring in the following benefits to the stakeholders: 

1. Transparency in the application processes for environmental clearance 
2. Online real-time monitoring and adherence to timelines for verification 
3. Stage-wise approval and compliance mechanism 
4. A more user-friendly application process 

Shri Javadekar further stated that under the new system, the applicant will have to register on the website, upon which he/she shall be provided with a password. This shall ensure security, while simultaneously maintaining transparency between the Ministry and the applicant. 

The Minister also said that there shall be a maximum time limit for the entire approval process, with stage-wise timelines. He also said that continuous efforts shall be made to bring down the timelines for each stage. Every state shall be taken along and that the aspirations and difficulties of state Governments will be duly considered; at the same time, active co-operation from them in nation building will be expected, the Minister added. Shri Javadekar said that this will be done without making any compromise whatsoever on the ongoing efforts to preserve the environment. He added that the application for forest clearances too shall be made online next month. 

No contradiction between Growth and Environmental Protection 

The Minister said that growth and environmental protection go hand in hand; both are possible and there is no contradiction between the two. He said both of these will be pursued together. He said that it is not a question of environment versus growth and that sustainable development has become the catchword. 

Shri Javadekar said that the addition of the words “Climate Change” in the name of the Ministry is significant. He said that India should present its case in international forums very forcefully. He added that preparations are already underway for the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is expected to take place in December 2015, in Paris, France. 

The Minister announced also that a half-day leadership motivation conference shall be held next week for the senior Officials of the Ministry in order to instill a change in mindset. 

Earlier in the day, on assuming office, senior officials of the Ministry welcomed the Minister, after which the Minister reviewed the activities of the Ministry. 


Courtesy: pib.nic.in

33 comments:

  1. Congratulations and Best Wishes

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  2. Best wishes to javadekar ji.....

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  3. Really wonderful India Shines

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  4. Let see how modi sarkar will helpful to normal people ?

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  5. Really wonderful india shines

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  7. goood team work india will improved by #modi

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  8. sincerely hope this will be a turning point for India

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  9. Good Luck to the New Government #Modi

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  10. best wishes to prakash ji hope u well doing for our country

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  11. Congratulations Javadekar Hope, you will keep the same big heart, equality and among all humanity during your duty.

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  12. i hope more expectation improvement ur duty thanks to javadekar and Namo Namo

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  13. Hope you all work for the development of country

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  14. Congrats Prakash Javadekar Sir. new oppurtunity taking charge as Minister of State

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  15. Our best wishes are with you,

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  16. All the Best Prakash Javadekar Sir. !

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  17. Prakash Jawadekar new role. He has always been a friend of the media I sincerely hope that he would do all the necessary things, to maintain and build on this relationship.

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  18. The party of talented patriot educated leaders only bjp support it

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  19. Javadekar’s appointment as the new Information and Broadcasting Minister,We are quite hopeful that he will take a fresh note of Broadcast industry in general & News broadcasting in particular.

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  20. I would like to congratulate the new Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Mr Prakash Javadekar on being awarded the ministry. As a party spokesperson in the past, Mr Prakash Javadekar has developed robust relations with the media and masses.

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  21. New hope to the media industry, we hope forward to a meaningful and positive association in taking the industry forward.”

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  22. i wish him sucess in future...

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  23. It will be a challenging task for the newly appointed minister to overcome and resolve them.

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  24. prakash javadekar sir understands the impact and importance of media.”

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  25. congrats Prakash Jawadekar on his new roles and responsibility

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  27. Prakash Javadekar heavyweight responsibility take care press is the pillar of democracy.

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  28. Congrats Prakash Javadekar Sir.........

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  29. Congrats Javadekar Takes Over as Environment Minister

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  30. Javadekar's appointment will benefit industries in the city,vow to improve the functioning of their ministries and push growth in a transparent manner.

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