This expansion not only signifies increased production but also aligns with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation s (GMDC) commitment to sustainability and responsible resource utilisation, the company said in a statement. "The approval of environmental clearance for the capacity expansion of Surkha (N) lignite mine is a pivotal moment for GMDC.
Yadav said that other clearances such as Forest Clearances, Wildlife and Coastal Regulatory Zone clearances have been computerised . “All this has brought about transparency and accountability in the entire process,” Yadav said.
First it offered star rating as an incentive to promote ease of doing business and now the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has justified/clarified it as a further step "for encouraging the efficiency, transparency and accountability" in states functioning.