Category: Ground Water
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…
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…
National Green Tribunal (NGT): A Key Driver of Environmental Compliance for Industries in India
Introduction: Environmental regulations have become increasingly crucial for sustainable development in India’s rapidly expanding industrial and infrastructure landscape.Industries today must operate responsibly from Pollution Control Board NOC to Groundwater NOC, Environmental Clearance (EC), EIA compliance, STP/ETP installation, and Water Audit. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) plays a central role in enforcing these environmental laws, ensuring that economic growth does not damage water…
UP Groundwater Regulation Rules 2020: A Complete Guide for Industrial and Commercial Water Compliance
Introduction Water is the foundation of industrial growth, yet uncontrolled groundwater extraction has led to alarming depletion in several states. To ensure sustainable and equitable use, the Government of Uttar Pradesh introduced the Uttar Pradesh Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Rules, 2020, under the U.P. Ground Water Act, 2019. These rules formalize the Groundwater NOC…
CGWA Groundwater Extraction Guidelines: 2020 Framework & 2023 Amendments
Introduction Groundwater remains the lifeline of India’s water supply, serving agriculture, drinking water, industries, and urban infrastructure alike. However, unregulated and unsustainable extraction has caused a severe decline in groundwater levels, pushing many aquifers into the “critical” and “over-exploited” zones. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry…
