Which of the following are included in the new categorization of industries based on their pol...........

Environment and Ecology Air Pollution

Which of the following are included in the new categorization of industries based on their pollution load by the Environment Ministry?

1. Red category

2. Orange category

3. Green category

4. Yellow category

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1,2 and 3

2 and 3 only

2,3 and 4 only

1 and 4 only

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Explanation:

? The Government released a new categorization of industries based on their pollution load. “The new category of White industries which is practically non-polluting will not require Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent and will help in getting finance from lending institutions. The exercise of Recategorization was being carried out for last one year. This is a landmark decision to give a fair picture of the industries”.

? Based on the series of brain storming sessions among CPCB, SPCBs and MoEFCC , the following criteria on „Range of Pollution Index „for the purpose of categorization of industrial sectors is finalized. o Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 60 and above - Red category o Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 41 to 59 - Orange category o Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 21 to 40 - Green category o Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score incl.& upto 20 - White category

? The newly introduced White category of industries pertains to those industrial sectors which are practically non-polluting, such as Biscuit trays etc. from rolled PVC sheet (using automatic vacuum forming machines), Cotton and woolen hosiers making (Dry process only without any dying/washing operation), Electric lamp (bulb) and CFL manufacturing by assembling only, Scientific and mathematical instrument manufacturing, Solar power generation through photovoltaic cell, wind power and mini hydel power (less than 25 MW).

? The purpose of the categorization is to ensure that the industry is established in a manner which is consistent with the environmental objectives. The new criteria will prompt industrial sectors willing to adopt cleaner technologies, ultimately resulting in generation of fewer pollutants. Another feature of the new categorization system lies in facilitating self-assessment by industries as the subjectivity of earlier assessment has been eliminated. This „Re-categorization? is a part of the efforts, policies and objective of present government to create a clean & transparent working environment in the country and promote the Ease of Doing Business