The Government has released a new categorization of industries based on their pollution load With re...........

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The Government has released a new categorization of industries based on their pollution load. With reference to White Industries, consider the following statements:

1. They are practically non-polluting industries.

2. They do not require Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent.

3. Wind power and mini hydel power are classified as White Industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only

2 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Government released a new categorization of industries based on their pollution load. 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 subjectivityof earlier assessment has been eliminated.Revised categorization criteria of Red/Orange/Green/White industries have been done based on the pollution potential assessment of these industries. White industries, which have been newly introduced, are practically non-polluting and will not require Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent. It will also help in getting finance from lending institutions. Solar power generation through photovoltaic cell, wind
power and mini hydel power (less than 25 MW) are categorised as White Industries.