EIA Notification 2006

Applies to

Projects listed in the Schedule across 8 sector groups; Category A (central appraisal), B1 (state EIA + EAC), and B2 (state, no EIA).

Key points

• Sector schedule with thresholds drives Cat A vs B1 vs B2.
• Public consultation, Terms of Reference, EAC/SEIAA appraisal.
• PARIVESH 2.0 single-window since 2023; Oct 2025 OM streamlined EC↔CTE.

Applicability triggers

• Project listed in Schedule
• Capacity / area / location triggers (Cat A vs B)

Practitioner questions

• Cat A vs B1 vs B2 categorisation and what changes after the Oct 2025 OM?
• What is the typical clearance timeline post-PARIVESH 2.0 integration?
• When are public hearings exempt (B2, eco-sensitive zone exceptions)?

Sources

• PARIVESH 2.0
• EIA Notifications archive