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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…
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…
Old Classification of Industries (2016): Red, Orange, Green & White Categories
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) introduced the final document on the revised classification of industries dated 07.03.2016 to bring uniformity in environmental regulation across India. This classification is critical for industries applying for approvals like Pollution NOC, CTE (Consent to Establish), CTO (Consent to Operate), and CCA NOC in Uttarakhand or other states. Industries…
Pollution Consulting in India: A Complete Guide to CTE, CTO, and CCA NOCs
No industrial or commercial project in India can legally operate without obtaining permission from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC). Every industry — whether classified under the Red, Orange, Green, or White category — must comply with the Consent Management System as per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)…
