Vadhvan Port Project Ltd (VPPL), the 13th Major Port of India, in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s Order dated 28.02.2025, has received approval from the Competent Authority for engagement of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, to conduct an evaluation of the environmental impact of the Vadhvan Port project to assist the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, as per the prescribed Terms of Reference. These are: (i) To study the reports of various Institutions/Experts etc., conducted as part of Terms of Reference (TOR) given by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC), and also as per the directions of Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority (DTEPA), for grant of NOC for Vadhvan Port and submit its observations/report on the issues/contentions about environmental impact raised by petitioners regarding the construction of the port in light of the above studies. (ii) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) and Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority (DTEPA) have set up a monitoring body to oversee the project. Are these arrangements sufficient to monitor the environmental impact of the project or is something more required to be done Expressing his thoughts about this development in VPPL, Mr Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA and CMD, VPPL, stated, “At Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility and transparency. The engagement of NEERI, as approved in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directive, marks a constructive step toward a thorough and independent assessment of the project’s environmental impact. We remain fully aligned with the due process and are confident that this evaluation will provide valuable guidance as we move forward”. NEERI will submit its report within 30 days from the date of issuance of this O.M., through the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways to the Competent Authority. VPPL remains committed to following due process and working in line with all statutory requirements, emphasised a communique.
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