Seminar on Environmental Clearance Requirements and Compliance
Hubert Enviro Care Systems (HECS), in association with CREDAI Chennai, organised a seminar on Environmental Clearance Requirements and Compliance. Mohammed Ali, Managing Director of South India Shelters and President of CREDAI Chennai, highlighted about the bottlenecks faced in securing Environmental Clearances (ECs) for construction projects. He pointed out the potential implications of the recent Supreme Court judgment on the sector, calling for greater clarity, streamlined procedures, and proactive stakeholder engagement. J.R. Moses, CEO of HECS emphasized the critical need to understand and adapt to the evolving legal landscape, according to a statement.
Balasubramaniam, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Anna University and Member of the State Disaster Management Committee, spoke about waste management, emphasising the intersection of science and policy. He called for an integrated approach to turn environmental challenges into sustainable development strategies.
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