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Waste Audit: A Step Towards Responsible Electronic Waste Management
In today’s digital-driven world, electronic devices have become essential in both personal and professional spaces. However, with rapid technological upgrades and shorter product life cycles, the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) is growing at an alarming rate. To address this challenge, industries are required to adopt systematic measures, one of the most important being the…
NBC 2016 Water Requirement Standards for Buildings and Infrastructure
Introduction Accurate estimation of water demand is critical for sustainable urban planning, infrastructure design, and groundwater compliance. The National Building Code (NBC) 2016, issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), provides standardized norms for drinking and domestic water requirements across residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. These benchmarks are widely used by authorities such as…
Hazardous Waste Audit: Safeguarding Compliance and the Environment
Industrial growth is the backbone of economic progress, but it also brings with it a significant challenge—hazardous waste management. Manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, pharmaceutical industries, and other industrial operations generate hazardous by-products that, if not managed responsibly, can cause severe damage to human health and the environment. This is where a Hazardous Waste Audit becomes…
SEIAA Environmental Clearance Process for Category B Projects in India
A Complete Guide for Industrial, Commercial & Infrastructure Developments By Simplicomp Tech LLP — Your Trusted EIA Consultant in India 🌍 Introduction Environmental sustainability is at the core of India’s development agenda. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) framework ensures that industrial and infrastructure projects are designed and executed responsibly — without harming ecosystems, water bodies,…
Environmental Clearance (EC) Compliance Report Submission to MoEFCC/SEIAA
A Complete Guide for EC Compliance Report Submission for Industrial & Infrastructure Projects India’s rapid industrial and infrastructure growth is supported by strict environmental governance to protect natural resources. One of the cornerstone frameworks responsible for this balance is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Environmental Clearance (EC) process governed under the EIA Notification…
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024: Key Reforms for Indian Industries
Introduction In February 2024, the Ministry of Law and Justice published the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 — a landmark reform modernizing India’s environmental governance system. This amendment to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 focuses on decriminalizing minor offences, introducing monetary penalties instead of imprisonment, and strengthening…
Water Audits for Industries: Compliance, Cost Savings & Sustainable Growth
The Growing Importance of Water Audits in India India is rapidly moving toward a water-stressed future, with increasing pressure on industries to reduce their environmental footprint. With stricter environmental regulations, State Pollution Control Boards like HSPCB, DPCC, UPPCB, UKPCB, UEEPCB and MPCB have made Water Audits, Environmental Compliance Reports, and Environmental Statements (Form-V) mandatory for…
Consent to Operate (CTO) NOC — Pollution Control Board Approval for Industries and Projects
Introduction In India, industrial and non-industrial establishments — whether manufacturing units, hospitals, commercial complexes, malls, residential societies, or hotels — are required to comply with environmental laws before beginning operations. As per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, every such project must…
Powers and Functions of Pollution Control Boards under the Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974
Environmental protection in India is governed by two landmark legislations — the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Together, they form the backbone of India’s environmental regulatory framework, empowering the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to monitor,…
Ground Water NOC Permission from Central Ground Water Authority: Complete Guide for Industries and Projects
Groundwater is one of India’s most precious natural resources — essential for domestic, industrial, and commercial use. However, uncontrolled extraction has caused alarming depletion across key regions like Delhi NCR, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad. To regulate and ensure sustainable groundwater use, the Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti mandates that…
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