Tag: Groundwater Impact Assessment
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…
