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Environmental lmpact Assessment

NEERI

NEERI is a dedicated division focused on evaluating, auditing, and strategizing sustainable environmental management practices across various sectors. This vertical plays a key role in providing industries, government agencies, and stakeholders with scientifically informed assessments and data-driven recommendations aimed at minimizing ecological degradation and promoting resilience.

Core Responsibilities

Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies across various sectors, including ports, mining, thermal energy, river valleys, and petroleum refineries.
Carrying Capacity Assessment (CCA) for urban expansion and resource utilization, with completed studies for seven major cities in Maharashtra.
Air quality monitoring projects focusing on pollution sources, dispersion patterns, and mitigation strategies.
Ecology and biodiversity conservation through impact assessments in forest ecosystems, coastal zones, and riparian environments.
Riparian zone management and conservation plans, particularly for rivers near mining areas, ensuring water body restoration.
Bioassay studies in mining-affected water bodies using bio-indicator species for aquatic toxicity assessment.

Eco-Restoration and Sustainability

Developing eco-restoration plans for mining areas with scientifically designed plantation programs and soil stabilization techniques.
Sustainability analyses for mining operations, evaluating the long-term ecological, economic, and social impacts of resource extraction.
Promoting strategies for sustainable mining practices.

Facilities and Research Capabilities

State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced analytical tools for environmental assessment.
Cutting-edge technologies supporting air quality monitoring, water quality management, and ecological research.
Expert research capabilities enabling data-driven environmental impact studies and strategic planning.

Vision and Future Prospects

Expanding research and consultancy offerings into emerging fields like climate resilience planning.
Exploring waste-to-energy feasibility studies for sustainable resource utilization.
Integrating advanced technologies, multidisciplinary research, and stakeholder collaboration for impactful environmental solutions.
Establishing itself as a global leader in sustainable environmental planning and impact assessment.

Notable Achievements

Successful execution of large-scale Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies.
Completion of Carrying Capacity Assessment (CCA) studies for major urban centers.
Implementation of conservation strategies for riparian zones and degraded ecosystems.
Advancement in eco-restoration techniques for mining-affected areas.
Significant contributions to national and international environmental goals.

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