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MinistriesCentral GovernmentApex: Union Cabinet of India

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

MoEFCC is the apex administrative body for the planning, promotion, coordination, and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry policies, wildlife conservation, and climate change agreements.

CategoryMinistries
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitemoef.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex authority responsible for the protection of the environment, forestry conservation, biodiversity preservation, wildlife protection, and pollution regulation under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Environmental impact assessments and clearances for industrial and infrastructure projects via PARIVESH

2

Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests, and wildlife under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

3

Pollution abatement, air quality monitoring, and hazardous waste management via CPCB

4

Implementation of India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Accord

5

Management of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Tiger Reserves (Project Tiger / Project Elephant)

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Forest Survey of India (FSI)
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)

Citizen Public Services Delivered

PARIVESH Environmental Clearances Portal (parivesh.nic.in)
National Air Quality Index (AQI) Portal
Hazardous Waste Tracking System

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Project Tiger and Project Elephant
Green Credit Programme
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

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