In 1984, ENVIS
Centre 07 of the Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India, was established in WWF-India
to handle environment-related information needs pertaining
to the Parliament, NGOs and the Media. Being the focal
point for environment-related information in the Indian
Parliament, the Centre continues to actively track parliamentary
discussions on environmental issues.
A substantial amount of environment-related
information is exchanged in both the Houses of Parliament
in response to queries and call attention notices raised
by the Members. Such information relates largely to
development activities with environmental implications,
other relevant programmes, legislation, policies, etc.
This information is compiled and published by the Centre
on a yearly basis. The database currently holds details
of questions and replies on environment and sustainable
development issues in both houses of Parliament. The
database is being constantly updated to include issues
of national importance.
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