Question: Recently which of the following ministry has launched a web-based application on Integrated Waste Management System (IWMS) for better management of waste?
(a) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(c) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(d) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 9 may 2016 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a web-based application on Integrated Waste Management System (IWMS) –www.iwms.nic.in for better management of waste.
- It will enhance the transparency in the working of the Ministry and other Centre/State level regulatory bodies.
- It will also reduce the time taken for processing applications, seeking various types of permissions under the recently notified waste management regulations.
- In addition to being a single window access, this application is expected to expedite the way the permission is granted and way the analysis could be done not only for authorization and consents, but also for import/export permission under the rules.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145110
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Web-based-Integrated-Waste-Management-System-Launched/2016/05/09/article3424085.ece
http://www.iwms.nic.in/