Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah Proposes Green Cess for Environmental Protection
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Environmental laws, EIA & institutions· Prelims·
Why in news
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah proposed a 'Green Cess' in the 2026-27 budget to fund environmental conservation and sustainable infrastructure.
Background
The proposed Green Cess targets four specific sectors: stone crushers, brick kilns, commercial groundwater extraction, and second-hand vehicle transfers. The revenue is earmarked for afforestation, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation in Assam.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGreen Cess proposed for the Assam State Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
- FactTargeted sectors for cess: stone crushers, brick kilns, commercial groundwater extraction, and second-hand vehicle transfers
- FactPrimary objectives: afforestation, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the efficacy of 'Green Cess' as a fiscal tool for environmental conservation in ecologically sensitive states like Assam.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal decentralization: State-level autonomy in generating revenue for localized ecological restoration
- Externalities internalisation: Pricing environmental degradation in industrial activities like brick kilns and stone crushing
- Revenue recycling: Ensuring transparent allocation of cess funds toward measurable biodiversity and afforestation targets
Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Environmental Externalities · Polluter Pays Principle · Sustainable Infrastructure · Climate Adaptation
More Environment & Ecology notes
- UPSC Essentials Quiz on Environment and Geography: Option (b) Correct · 18 July 2026
- Himalayan pangolin confirmed as new species in 2024 · 18 July 2026
- Meghalaya government to ban uranium mining, addressing radiation fears and health threats · 18 July 2026
- Gujarat lion population rises to 891, expanding territory by 430% · 17 July 2026
- Tamil Nadu Forms Panels to Examine 86 Dams for Safety by December 2026 · 17 July 2026
- The Indian Express reports that Delhi’s borders halt thousands of diesel trucks · 17 July 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.