Guideline No. 354 · Environment

Understand the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making.

Verified & published · 30 Oct 2026

Legal educational guideline

Understand the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making.

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Understanding the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making supports responsible stewardship, prevention of harm and sustainable operations.

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BLACKBULL support focus — the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making. We encourage readers to understand the facts that change the legal analysis, rather than relying on general assumptions; cross-check with MoEFCC, CPCB or state pollution-control directions as applicable and seek qualified advice for case-specific decisions.

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moef.gov.in

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