Head Environment

Head Environment

A. Environmental Clearance
•    Lead end-to-end Environmental Clearance process from MoEF&CC and SEIAA.
•    Ensure compliance with EIA Notification, 2006 and subsequent amendments.
•    Manage preparation and review of EIA / EMP reports through accredited consultants.
•    Obtain and manage Terms of Reference approvals.
•    Coordinate public hearings and stakeholder consultations.
•    Represent and defend proposals before EAC / SEAC committees.
•    Liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approval.

B. Forest Clearance
•    Drive Forest Clearance process including Stage-I and Stage-II approvals.
•    Coordinate compliance related to Compensatory Afforestation, NPV and other conditions.
•    Submit and track proposals through the PARIVESH Portal.
•    Liaise with State Forest Departments and Nodal Officers.
•    Ensure compliance with Forest Conservation Act and related regulations.

C. CRZ Clearance
•    Lead CRZ approval process for coastal and marine projects.
•    Manage CRZ demarcation and ensure CZMP compliance.
•    Liaise with SCZMA and NCZMA.
•    Prepare, submit and follow up CRZ proposals.
•    Ensure compliance with CRZ Notifications 2011 and 2019.

D. Mangrove & Coastal Ecosystem Approvals
•    Manage mangrove diversion permissions and related compliance.
•    Oversee afforestation, restoration and conservation plans.
•    Coordinate coastal and marine ecological assessments.
•    Ensure compliance with directions of regulatory authorities, NGT and courts.
•    Mitigate risks in environmentally sensitive coastal areas.

E. Wildlife & Biodiversity Clearances
•    Secure Wildlife Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife, wherever applicable.
•    Obtain approvals for projects within or near protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones.
•    Ensure compliance with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
•    Coordinate with Biodiversity Management Committees and relevant authorities.

F. Pollution Control Consents
•    Obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from Pollution Control Boards.
•    Ensure compliance under the Water Act, Air Act and related environmental laws.
•    Manage hazardous waste authorizations and other environmental consents.

G. Other Statutory Approvals & NOCs
•    Coordinate approvals and NOCs from MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCBs, SCZMA, Forest Department, CGWA, Ports, Revenue and local authorities.
•    Ensure all regulatory dependencies are resolved for smooth project execution.

H. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
•    Define and implement the organization’s environmental strategy and compliance framework.
•    Act as the principal interface with regulatory bodies and statutory authorities.
•    Represent the company in public hearings, site inspections, appraisal meetings and regulatory consultations.
•    Build and lead a strong team of environmental professionals, liaison officers, consultants and technical experts.
•    Engage with local communities, project-affected persons, NGOs, consultants and government agencies.
•    Identify environmental, regulatory, legal, cost and reputational risks and advise management on mitigation plans.

Experience Level

Senior Level