Environmental Legislation
Understand and demonstrate knowledge in the interpretation and application of environmental legislations in India, to ensure environmental protection and conservation in the short, medium, and long-term.
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Environmental Impact Management
Levels
Understands history and evolution of environmental legislation in India
Understands the history and evolution of environmental legislation in India
Lists key legislations, regulatory frameworks, administrative bodies, and constitutional provisions pertaining to environmental protection and conservation in India
Aware of salient features of the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986, along with its objective and purpose
Identifies sector-specific environmental legislations in India
Demonstrates knowledge and underlying intent of Article 51(A) in the Indian constitution
Identifies sector-specific environmental legislation in India (water, air, forests and wildlife, hazardous wastes, etc.)
Defines the overarching nature of EPA 1986, specifically its role in the coordination of central and state authorities across environment related sectors
Determines best practices across environmental legislations in India
Maintains updated information on multilateral environment agreements and other international agreements India is signatory to
Determines best practices across sector-specific environmental legislations in India (water, air, forests and wildlife, hazardous wastes, etc.)
Interprets and applies EPA 1986 to contemporary issues and challenges related to the environmental protection and conservation in India
Reviews environmental legislations
Monitors application of international standards for the protection and conservation of environment in India
Reviews sector-specific environmental legislations through research and public consultations with key stakeholders
Assesses applicability and compliance to EPA 1986 across sectors
Contributes to formulation and consultations regarding environmental legislations
Aligns international standards to national priorities, with a focus on sustainable development goals
Contributes technical expertise to sector-specific environmental legislations in the policy formulation and public consultation stages
Advocates for EPA 1986 to ensure safe standards are practiced and its objective of improving the environment quality is promoted