Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF), Government of India, to amend the Uniform Consent Guidelines under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, terming the move a much-needed reform aimed at streamlining industrial approvals, reducing delays, and easing compliance-related complexities.
The Federation has appealed to J&K Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Javid Ahmad Rana, to ensure the swift implementation of the amended guidelines in Jammu and Kashmir. FCIK said the revised framework strikes a balance between environme...