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Environmental Consent Process Made More Streamlined

Introduction

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) issued two key guidelines on industrial consent under environmental laws — the Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025, under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Control of Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025, under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, on January 29 and 30, 2025. These guidelines establish a structured framework for granting, refusing, and cancelling consents for industries. By streamlining approvals, enforcing stricter compliance, and enhancing regulatory oversight, they promote transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business.Continue Reading Environmental Consent Process Made More Streamlined

CRISPR, The New Gold Standard?Understanding The Rise Of Genetic Engineering In India – Part 2

In Part 1 of the CRISPR blogpost series, we outlined the science behind CRISPR technology and also illustrated its current and potential uses in India. As previously discussed, CRISPR technology, being a genetic engineering method, poses some serious concerns. These concerns are largely ethical, social, and safety related. Hence, it is pertinent to understand the regulatory regime for CRISPR in India. In this blog post, we have outlined the regulatory regime for genetic engineering in India, with special focus on CRISPR technology.Continue Reading CRISPR, The New Gold Standard?Understanding The Rise Of Genetic Engineering In India – Part 2