PMF IAS Environment | Manjunath T | Chapter 23-24 | National Environmental Legislation

YouTube Video Title Complete National Environmental Legislation | PMF IAS Chapter 23 | Recent Amendments 2024 & Wildlife Laws | UPSC GS 3 YouTube Video Description Welcome to this comprehensive lecture on National Environmental Legislation based on Chapter 23 of the PMF IAS Environment book by Manjunath T. This session is critical for UPSC CSE aspirants as it covers the statutory framework, constitutional provisions, and the latest controversial amendments that are highly probable for Prelims and GS Paper 3. In this video, we decode the legal backbone of India's environmental protection, analyzing the evolution from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the 2024 legislative updates. Key topics covered in this lecture: • Constitutional Provisions: Understanding Article 48A, Article 51A(g), and the Supreme Court's interpretation of Article 21 regarding the right to a healthy environment. • Pollution Control Framework: Detailed analysis of the Water Act (1974) and Air Act (1981), including the functions of CPCB and SPCBs. • Latest Water Act Amendment 2024: Discussion on the decriminalization of minor offenses and new exemptions for industrial plants. • Environment (Protection) Act 1986: The umbrella legislation enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the critical process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). • EIA Nuances: The stages of EIA, the difference between Category A and B projects, and issues regarding the 2020 Draft and recent exemptions for strategic projects. • Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 vs. 2022 Amendment: How the schedules were rationalized, implementation of CITES, and the criticism regarding elephant transfers and vermin declarations. • Forest Conservation: The journey from the Indian Forest Act 1927 to the landmark Godavarman Case (1996) and the Forest Rights Act 2006. • Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023: Analysis of the new exemptions for strategic projects near borders and the controversy surrounding "deemed forests" and unclassed forests in Northeast India. • Institutional Bodies: Roles and functions of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), and CAMPA. Subscribe to the channel for more in-depth PMF IAS explanations and stay updated with the dynamic field of environmental jurisprudence. Join us for a comprehensive breakdown of India's crucial environmental frameworks and sustainable development policies from the PMF IAS Environment book by Manjunath T. This session is essential for UPSC Prelims and Mains candidates as we decode the complex legal web governing biodiversity, coastal zones, and climate action. Here is what we cover in this lecture: • Master the Biodiversity Act of 2002 and understand the three-tier structure comprising the National Biodiversity Authority, State Boards, and local Biodiversity Management Committees designed to prevent biopiracy. • Analyze the critical Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 and the controversies surrounding the exemption of AYUSH practitioners and the potential dilution of benefit-sharing norms. • Understand the powers of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and how it applies the principles of sustainable development and the strict versus absolute liability principle to resolve environmental disputes expeditiously. • Decode the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules from 1991 to the 2019 updates, including the Blue Flag certification for beaches and the landmark Maradu apartments case that highlighted enforcement challenges. • Explore India's strategic response to climate change through the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and its eight core missions, including the National Solar Mission and the Green India Mission. • Review the E-Waste Management Rules of 2022 and the Pesticides Management Bill to understand how India is enforcing Extended Producer Responsibility and tackling chemical hazards. • Learn about the biosafety regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and the role of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in approving commercial releases. • Examine the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and the broader Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 aimed at achieving India's net-zero emission goals. Subscribe to the channel for more in-depth PMF IAS explanations that simplify complex environmental concepts for your IAS preparation. #UPSC #PMFIAS #Environment #ManjunathT #UPSCPreparation #IAS #BiodiversityAct #NationalGreenTribunal #ClimateChange #NAPCC #CoastalRegulationZone #SustainableDevelopment #CurrentAffairs #UPSC2024 Hashtags #UPSC #PMFIAS #EnvironmentAndEcology #ManjunathT #UPSCPreparation #EnvironmentalLaws #WPA1972 #ForestConservationAct #UPSC2025 #GSPaper3 #CurrentAffairs #IndianPolity #BiodiversityConservation