Synopsis For the planning, promotion, coordination and overseeing the implementation of the environmental and forestry programmes the Ministry of Environment and Forests is the nodal agency in the government. The mandates of the ministry are conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forest and wildlife, prevention and control of pollution, afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas and protection of environment. India's environment; Natural resources; National natural resource development; Environmental impact assessment; Plans and programmes; Recent environmental concerns etc. are the major issues, highlighted in this book. Based on authentic sources, this will prove a dependable reference work.