Hindustan Times via Getty Images Former environment minister Prakash Javadekar (Left) faithfully pursued the controversial amendments to green laws that Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Right) desired. The amendment, described as a “Deepawali gift” by the Prime Minister, was stayed by the Delhi High Court early this year. ‘Deepawali Gift’ Few days before Diwali 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood on stage in Vigyan Bhawan, the central government’s official convention centre for decades. Screenshot of the presentation given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while announcing the 12 specific policy measures. The report also suggested replacing the pollution control boards by new institutions, setting up a new umbrella law for environment and overhauling the environment clearance procedures.

Source: Huffington Post March 24, 2019 22:30 UTC