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Environmental and Social

Plain-language definitions of every Environmental and Social term that shows up in government tender work.


Environmental and Social

Environmental Clearance

Environmental Clearance is the statutory approval granted by MoEFCC or state authorities after EIA review, authorising a government project to proceed subject to specific environmental conditions.

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Forest Clearance

Forest Clearance is the statutory approval under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 required before any government project can divert forest land for non-forest purposes such as roads, power lines, or mining.

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Labour Welfare Compliance

Labour welfare compliance in government contracts covers the statutory obligations for minimum wages, provident fund, ESI, safety, working hours, and migrant worker welfare that contractors must meet on project sites.

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Land Acquisition in Government Projects

Land acquisition in government projects is the statutory process under the RFCTLARR Act 2013 by which the government compulsorily purchases private land for public infrastructure, with mandatory compensation and R&R.

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Pollution Control Board Consent

Pollution Control Board Consent is the statutory approval from the State Pollution Control Board required before establishing or operating any facility that generates air or water pollution during project execution.

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Social Impact Assessment

A Social Impact Assessment is a statutory study under the RFCTLARR Act 2013 that evaluates the social consequences of land acquisition for a government project on affected communities before procurement proceeds.

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Wildlife Clearance

Wildlife Clearance is the approval from the National Board for Wildlife required before any infrastructure project proceeds through or near a wildlife sanctuary, national park, or eco-sensitive zone in India.

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