Public participation in environmental decision making, With special reference to project in Rajasthan
Praveen Mathur1, Kriti Sharma1*, Yati Kachhawa1and Sangeeta Patan1
http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.5.1.27
Development is a continuous process and is essential to enable the population to attain a better standard of life. But it should not be at the cost of the environment. The challenge of a development pattern striving to harmonize economics with social and environmental needs requires active citizen participation in public issues. Public participation in decisions about development is fundamental to achieving lasting and possible solutions. Using case study from Rajasthan, this paper identifies the procedure followed for public hearing, its deficiencies and outcomes. The research argues that it is the right of citizen on the part of people to participate and the utmost duty of the authority (project proponent) to help conduct a successful public hearing in accordance with laws and in benefit of the society.
Development; Environmental Impact Assessment; Public Participation; EIA Notification
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Mathur P, Sharma K, Kachhawa Y, Patan S. Public participation in environmental decision making, With special reference to project in Rajasthan. Curr World Environ 2010;5(1):165-168 DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.5.1.27
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