Discuss the regulatory framework for environment protection in India.

Regulatory frame work for environment protection in India: The primary responsibility for the implementation of the Policy of the Government of India with respect to environmental management, conservation, ecological sustainable development and pollution control rests with the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF). MoEF has notified Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2006 to ensure that the economic growth and development in our country is in conformity with the regulations for environmental conservation. It is also responsible for the review and approval of Environmental Impact Assessment. The Ministry is the nodal agency in the Government for various environment related multilateral conventions and protocols. The MoEF is responsible to enforce the Regulations established pursuant to major legal enactments which are as follows: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002