In September 2006, the Ministry of Environment and Forests issued an amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, which is expected to have a far-reaching impact in India. Environment Support Group (ESG), a Bangalore-based NGO committed to advocacy for reform of environmental decision-making, has published a book entitled, “Green Tapism: A review of the EIA Notification”. This book is a scathing critique of the EIA, and concludes that it prioritizes industry interests over environmental and social concerns, and excludes local governments and the public itself. A well-researched report, it is a must-read for all stakeholders of the environment. ESG and AID hope to generate public awareness of this critical legislation.

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Tulika Narayan, College Park
[AID College park has contributed $5000 to print and distribute this book widely among politicians and community groups in India. One of the authors of this book, Leo Saldanha is an AID Saathi. To order the book, please visit www.esgindia.org or www.aidindia.org ]