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1. On what principle Environment cell works?

Environment cell works on the principle that "Environment projects which are not proved environmentally sustainable do not also remain commercially viable any more".

2. What are the major tasks of Environment cell?

Commissioning Environment Impact Assessment studies and obtaining Environment and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances for port and ports infrastructure.

Preparing and upgrading the Environment Management Plan for ports, Ship Recycling Yard and Ship Building yards.

Organizing awareness campaign for environment protection and legal framework related to development process among stakeholders.

Commissioning various scientific studies to understand complex problems for evolving better environment management to cater sustainable development of Coastal regions.

3. What measures have been taken for environment management at Alang Ship recycling yard?

Operation of State of Art Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF) has been developed to upgrade environment management at Alang which includes:

(a) Effluent Treatment Plant
(b) Incinerator
(c) Landfill cells

4. What role is played by Environment Cell in environment management at Ports?

Consolidated Consent & Authorization (CC&A) for all GMB ports have been obtained from Gujarat Pollution Control Board.

Environmental Monitoring is carried out at GMB ports at regular intervals along with regular monitoring of Ambient Air Quality in order to keep check on air quality in the ports.

Various Environment Clearances and Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) clearances have been obtained related developmental activities at Ports.