How does the latest exemption for 'white category' industries impact State pollution board permits in India

Discuss the significance of Centre exempting 'white category' industries from key State pollution board permits.
  • The latest exemption for 'white category' industries means that they no longer need to obtain certain key State pollution board permits for operations.
  • Significance of this exemption includes streamlining bureaucratic processes and reducing regulatory burden on these industries.
  • It is aimed at promoting ease of doing business and attracting investments in these industries.
  • By exempting 'white category' industries, the Centre aims to create a conducive environment for growth and expansion.
  • However, environmentalists argue that such exemptions may lead to lax environmental compliance and enforcement.
Overall, the exemption of 'white category' industries from certain State pollution board permits has both positive and negative implications on environmental management and industrial growth in India.
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