National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010
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Summary
Established the National Green Tribunal for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and enforcement of environmental legal rights. One of few dedicated environmental courts globally.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right