New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- The Centre has notified the creation of a new body for managing environment audits, aimed at bringing transparency in checking industries and projects for compliance with green laws.

The body, Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA), will be responsible for certification and registration of environmental auditors, monitoring their performance, taking disciplinary action, facilitating capacity building, and maintaining an online register of certified professionals.

In a gazette notification issued on August 29, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change formally notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025. These rules lay down a structured system for environmental audits of industries and projects that...