Awareness of Farmers about NGT Act, 2010: An Analytical Study
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Abstract
Government of India has formed National Green Tribunal (NGT) during the year 2010. NGT is a 'quasi-judicial' body exclusively deals with the environment related civil litigations. Before NGT has evolved, there were two previous efforts to establish green courts in India. These were National Environment Tribunal Act, of 1995 (META) and National Environment Appellate Authority Act, of 1997 (NEAA). However, the most effective environment court in the form of NGT has come into reality in 2010. After its establishment, NGT has settled many environmental issues and has got overwhelm response from different corners. This study conducted an empirical study. Main purpose of this study to know about awareness of farmers of Rohtak district (Haryana) about NGT. Act, 2010. It’s found that farmers of Rohtak district (Haryana) are not aware about NGT Act.
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