Centre extends validity period of green nod to ports, harbours to 20 years
The environment ministry has extended the validity period of environmental clearances (ECs) granted for ports, harbours, breakwaters, and dredging projects from the existing 10 years to 20 years, with provisions for two further extensions of up to five years each. The development comes four months after the ministry in May issued a draft notification, proposing to increase the validity of ECs for such projects to 15 years, with an option for a further five-year extension. However, after consult…



