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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the central nodal ministry responsible for the planning, promotion, coordination, and enforcement of India's environmental, forestry, and wildlife conservation policies. MoEFCC oversees national parks, tiger reserves, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement. Its prominent conservation programs include Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targeting air pollution abatement in non-attainment cities. The Ministry also administers the Green India Mission (GIM) to increase forest cover, the Nagar Van Yojana developing urban forests, and the PARIVESH single-window clearance portal for transparent environmental impact assessments. Furthermore, it drives the global Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement encouraging sustainable citizen habits.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the central nodal ministry responsible for the planning, promotion, coordination, and enforcement of India's environmental, forestry, and wildlife conservation policies. MoEFCC oversees national parks, tiger reserves, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement. Its prominent conservation programs include Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targeting air pollution abatement in non-attainment cities. The Ministry also administers the Green India Mission (GIM) to increase forest cover, the Nagar Van Yojana developing urban forests, and the PARIVESH single-window clearance portal for transparent environmental impact assessments. Furthermore, it drives the global Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement encouraging sustainable citizen habits.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 11 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change administers 11 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India (Project Cheetah), Amrit Dharohar Scheme for Ramsar Wetlands, Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems (Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs), and 8 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://moef.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Historic central wildlife conservation programme by NTCA and MoEFCC to establish a viable free-ranging cheetah meta-population in Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Wetland conservation scheme preserving and promoting sustainable ecotourism across India's 85+ Ramsar wetland sites, generating local green jobs and protecting migratory bird flyways.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoEFCC scheme providing 100% central funding to conserve Ramsar wetlands, mangrove belts, and coral reefs to protect marine ecosystems.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoEFCC market-based mechanism incentivizing voluntary environmental actions like tree plantation and water conservation with tradable Green Credits.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoEFCC centrally sponsored scheme providing up to 100% grant for national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and recovery of critically endangered species.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Coastal ecology conservation scheme restoring 540 sq. km of mangrove forests across 11 maritime states and 2 UTs through convergence of CAMPA, MGNREGA, and private CSR funds.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Environment urban forestry scheme creating 1,000 green urban forests to enhance biodiversity in cities covering eligible citizens across India.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoEFCC financial grant scheme funding concrete climate adaptation projects in agriculture, water, and coastal zones covering eligible citizens across India.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Comprehensive national air quality management strategy targeting 20% to 40% reduction in particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) across 131 non-attainment cities by 2026.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Climate change mitigation mission aiming to increase forest and tree cover by 5 million hectares, enhancing carbon sequestration by 50–60 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Premier centrally sponsored wildlife scheme protecting 55+ designated Tiger Reserves and 33 Elephant Reserves with 100% funding for anti-poaching, M-STrIPES tech, and Rs. 15 Lakh voluntary village relocation.