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Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)

NABET accredits EIA Consultant Organizations across India, ensuring technical competence, qualified experts, and compliance with national environmental regulations.

EIA Scheme

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Accreditation Scheme, approved by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), is implemented by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) under the Quality Council of India. The scheme accredits EIA Consultant Organizations who are involved in preparing EIA/EMP reports for environmental clearance projects, ensuring technical competence, qualified experts, quality assurance, transparency, and compliance with national environmental regulations and assessment standards.

Accreditation Standards

Process

Fees Structure

Benefits

NABET Accreditation for EIA Consultant Organizations

Technical competence and compliance with established quality standards in EIA.

Eligibility for undertaking EIA/EMP studies for projects requiring appraisal by regulatory authorities.

Strengthens confidence among project proponents, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders regarding the quality and reliability of consultancy services.

Promotes systematic, transparent, and quality-driven environmental assessment practices within the organization.

Facilitates continual improvement in technical expertise, documentation, and project management systems.

Improves organizational reputation and marketability in the environmental consultancy sector.

Promotes accountability, ethical practices, and professional integrity in environmental consultancy services.

Contributes towards improved environmental governance and sustainable development through quality environmental assessments.

Visibility and recognition through QCI-NABET platforms and publications.

EIA
CONSULTANT ORGANISATIONS



  • The NABET EIA Accreditation Scheme has enabled our organization to adopt best practices in environmental assessment and project management. It has strengthened our quality assurance systems, technical competence, and regulatory compliance processes. The scheme also encourages continual improvement in professional standards and operational efficiency.

    Through this framework, our multidisciplinary teams continuously upgrade their technical capabilities and domain expertise. Overall, the accreditation has enhanced the credibility, quality, and professionalism of our environmental consultancy services.

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    B S Chandra Murthy Director B S Envi-Tech P Limited

  • Eco Chem Sales and Services, highly appreciates the initiatives undertaken by the QCI-NABET EIA Accreditation Scheme in strengthening the standards of environmental consultancy and impact assessment practices in India. The framework has significantly contributed towards enhancing transparency, technical competence, professionalism, and continual improvement within the sector.

    The accreditation process encourages organizations to align with global best practices while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. We would also like to sincerely acknowledge the constant support, guidance, and prompt assistance extended by the NABET team throughout the process. Their professionalism, clarity, and cooperative approach made the experience seamless, efficient, and truly encouraging.

    We are proud to be associated with the QCI-NABET accreditation system and value its contribution towards promoting credible and sustainable environmental practices.

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    Dr. Rekha Shah          (ME & PhD.) Chairperson Eco Chem Sales & Services

  • The QCI–NABET EIA Accreditation Scheme has played a pivotal role in elevating the standards of quality, transparency, and professionalism across the environmental impact assessment practice area. Surbana Jurong India Pvt. Ltd. places on record its appreciation for the dedicated support extended by the NABET team. Their proactive and professional approach significantly contributed to a smooth and efficient accreditation process.

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    Chetan Zaveri MSCE, BCEEM, CEng (India), FIE, MRICS Regional Director, Environment Waste & Resource Recovery and Power & Gas, South Asia Surbana Jurong India Private Limited

FAQs

1. Is NABET EIA accreditation mandatory for EIA Consultant Organizations?

Yes. Vide Gazette Notification dated March 03, 2016, from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, NABET EIA accreditation is mandatory for all EIA Consultant Organizations preparing EIA/EMP reports for environmental clearance projects in India.

Only registered organizations such as government, public, private, partnership, proprietary firms and bodies registered under the Society Act, Research Institutes, and the like, engaged in EIA consultancy services can apply in the prescribed format as per the NABET Scheme.

The NABET accreditation of EIA Consulting Organizations is of two categories, namely Category A and Category B, in conformity with the Schedule of the MoEFCC Gazette Notification No. S.O.1533 dated 14th September, 2006, and subsequent amendments.

An organization scoring a minimum of 60% marks during the Stage III office assessment will be eligible to undertake EIAs for all types of projects, including both Category A and Category B projects. Organizations scoring less than 60% but above 40% will be classified under Category B and will be eligible to undertake Category B projects only.

NABET EIA accreditation is granted for a period of three years, with a provision for Surveillance Assessment (SA) after 18 months of accreditation.

IA (Initial Accreditation) — The primary purpose is to assess the potential of an applicant organisation.

SA (Surveillance Assessment) — Held after 18 months of IA, when the performance of the accredited organisation and compliance with conditions of accreditation are assessed.

RA (Re-Accreditation) — Held after 3 years of IA, when the performance and improvements achieved are assessed.

All applications, including IA, SA, RA, supplementary, and scope expansion, are to be filled out through the online portal only, using the registered user ID and password. FAQs and guidance are available on the EIA portal. NABET does not accept any application through email. The application will be submitted only when the fee is paid through the online portal. Incomplete applications are not accepted or processed by NABET.

If all information is provided completely in the application, the NABET EIA accreditation process can be completed within 3 months.

Recognition of competence and capability of EIA Consultant Organisations; availability of a list of capability-verified consultants for different sectors on the QCI and MoEFCC website for all stakeholders; growth in business for accredited organisations; reduced risks on investments for investors by choosing capable EIA consultants in India.

For more FAQs on the EIA Accreditation Scheme, refer to the detailed FAQ document available Here.
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