GPCB Simplifies Closure Order Revocation Process Through XGN 2.0 Portal The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced a major improvement in the Closure Order Revocation Process by simplifying the online application procedure through the XGN 2.0 Portal. Previously, industries had to follow the documentation requirements prescribed under Form D7. However, GPCB has now withdrawn…
MoEF Revises White Category Industry List The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued a significant White Category Industries Update through Notification G.S.R. 598(E), dated 8 July 2026. Accordingly, this amendment replaces the existing schedule notified in November 2024 and introduces a revised list of White Category industries under the Air (Prevention…
GPCB Strengthens Hazardous Waste Inspection Compliance The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced a new circular to strengthen Hazardous Waste Inspection Compliance for recyclers and actual users authorized under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Specifically, the circular directs all Regional Offices to conduct a detailed inspection at least…
GPCB Online Public Hearing Through XGN 2.0 Portal Digital Public Hearing Process Introduced by GPCB GPCB Online Public Hearing marks a significant step toward digital governance in environmental compliance. Recently, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) introduced an online module within the XGN 2.0 Portal to manage Public Hearing (Public Consultation) applications under the Environmental…
Forest Transmission RoW Amendment: Key Changes You Should Know The Forest Transmission RoW Amendment introduces significant changes to the Right-of-Way (RoW) requirements for electricity transmission lines passing through forest areas. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change revised the guidelines following the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and…
UCAMS Portal Compliance Update The UCAMS Portal Compliance Update marks a significant step toward standardizing environmental consent management across India. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed multiple State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to onboard the Unified Consent & Authorization Management System (UCAMS) portal for processing consent and authorization…
Central Remediation Committee Order: Strengthening Contaminated Site Management The Central Remediation Committee Order mark an important step in improving environmental governance in India. Under the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Order, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change established a Central Remediation Committee to oversee remediation activities and support effective implementation of the…
GPCB Online Document Submission Made Mandatory Through XGN Portal The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced GPCB Online Document Submission as a mandatory process for industries and Health Care Facilities (HCFs). Previously, many organizations submitted compliance documents physically. However, GPCB has now directed stakeholders to upload specified documents through the XGN Portal. As a…
Understanding Solid Waste Compliance Rules The new Solid Waste Compliance Rules introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have become effective from 1 April 2026. These updated rules aim to improve waste segregation, recycling, and environmental protection across India. Moreover, the rules place clear responsibilities on households, industries, local bodies, and Bulk…
Greenbelt Development Pollution Control Guide for Industry Greenbelt Development Pollution Control plays a vital role in reducing air pollution in industrial and urban areas. Plants act as natural filters that absorb pollutants and improve air quality. Industries and urban planners use greenbelts as a sustainable solution to control environmental pollution. Importance of Greenbelts Greenbelts help…