Environmental Policy

The development activities of the MOSS should be planned on sound ecological principle and must incorporate appropriate environmental safeguards.

¤ Environmental impact assessment, with the details required by the "Department of Environment" should be   prepared at the earliest stage of project formulation and necessary financial provisions for various     environmental program and safeguards are indicated in the project estimates.

¤ Environmental norms prescribed by the government, statutorily empowered to do so, in the matter of air and    water quality, noise, land use, afforestation etc. should be strictly observed in the design, construction and     operation of all facilities of the corporation.

¤ The widest possible range of information on practical options available for the design of the project should be    gathered and analyzed for final decision making technology that ensures energy economy, environmental     safeguards, recycling of resources and utilization of wastes should be adopted for all projects.

¤ Releases of hydrocarbons, chemicals and other materials should be controlled so that it does not disturb the    flora and fauna. Releases containing viruses, pathogenic bacteria and parasites, which survive in marine life,     should be completely eliminated and precluded from entering marine waters.

¤ Aesthetic, cultural and social patterns and historical characteristics of the areas covered by or adjacent to the    MOSS prefects should not be unduly disturbed by the project activities. Scenic landscapes, historical heritage     and cultural kept clean and hygienic.

¤ Work environment in the operational areas should be conducive to safe and healthy working conditions. Good     housekeeping is an integral part of sound environmental management.