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The government has exempted builders from obtaining prior green nod for construction of universities, school, college and hostel facilities provided they follow sustainable environment practises.
However, for construction of medical universities and institutes having hospital facilities, prior environment clearance is required, it said.
“The Ministry of Environment has exempted school, college and hostel for educational institutions from obtaining prior environment clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to sustainable environmental management.” “It is clarified that the Notification dated December 22, 2014 provides exemption to buildings of educational institutions, including universities, from obtaining prior environment clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 subject to sustainable environmental management,” the Ministry said.
The government has also exempted builders from obtaining prior green nod for construction of ‘industrial sheds’. Theseare being used for keeping plant and machinery.
They also include godowns and buildings connected with production and other associated activities of the unit in the same premises, the ministry said.
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