What are the areas to be avoided while setting up an industry as per guidelines issued by Ministry of Environment and Forest ?

As per Environmental Guidelines for industries by Ministry of Environment, in setting up industries, care should be taken to minimise the adverse impact of the industries on the immediate neighbourhood as well as distant places. Some of the natural life sustaining systems and some specific land uses are sensitive to industrial impacts because of the nature and extent of fragility. The following are the Areas which shall be avoided while setting up the industry: Ecologically and/or otherwise sensitive areas: At least 25 km; depending on the geo-climatic conditions, the requisite distance shall have to be increased by the appropriate agency. Ecological and/or otherwise sensitive areas include: Religious and Historic Places; Archaeological Monuments (e.g. identified zone around Taj Mahal); Scenic Areas; Hill Resorts; Beach Resorts; Health Resorts; Coastal Areas rich in Coral, Mangroves, Breeding Grounds of Specific Species; Estuaries rich in Mangroves, Breeding Ground of Specific Species; Gulf Areas; Biosphere Reserves; National Parks and Sanctuaries; Natural Lakes, Swamps; Seismic Zones; Tribal Settlements; Areas of Scientific and Geological interest; Defence Installations, especially those of security importance and sensitive to pollution; Border Areas (International); and Airports. Coastal areas: at least 1/2 km from High Tide Line. Flood Plain of the Riverine Systems: at least 1/2 km from flood plain or modified flood plain affected by dam in the upstream or by flood control systems. Transport/Communication System: at least 1/2 km from highway and railway. Major settlements (3,00,000 population): distance from settlements is difficult to maintain because of urban sprawl. At the time of setting up of the industry if any major settlement's notified limit is within 50 km, the spatial direction of growth of the settlement for at least a decade must be assessed and the industry shall be sited at least 25 km from the projected growth boundary of the settlement.