National Coastal Mission 2.0: Key Guidelines & Compliance The National Coastal Mission 2.0 introduces a structured framework for planning, approving, implementing and monitoring coastal projects across India. The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change issued the Implementation Guidelines in…
Environment Auditor Code of Conduct The Environment Auditor Code of Conduct establishes mandatory professional standards for Certified Environment Auditors (CEAs) and Registered Environment Auditors (REAs) under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025. The Code aims to ensure integrity, independence, professionalism, confidentiality,…
India’s Environment Audit Rules, 2025 introduce a framework for environmental audits and auditor registration. The new Environment Auditor RPL Certification guidelines provide a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route for professionals seeking certification for Category I audits covering Environmental Clearance…
SWM Annual Return Fees: CPCB Guidelines 2026 Introduction The SWM Annual Return Fees guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) establish a fee framework for obligated entities using the centralized online portal under the Solid Waste Management Rules,…
GHG intensity compliance targets 2026: Rules and Industry Update The GHG intensity compliance targets 2026 update follows India’s Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified through G.S.R. 794(E) dated 7 September 2026. The amendment updates the Second Schedule…
CNG CBG Mobile Refueling Compliance: 2026 Rules Explained The CNG CBG mobile refueling compliance requirements have changed with the Gas Cylinder (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued G.S.R. 831(E) on 21 September 2026. The amendment…
OSHWC Code Enforcement – Key Gazette Update Explained Introduction The recent Gazette notification has created strong interest across industries, and many organizations now want clarity on the OSHWC Code Enforcement update. As the Government officially appointed 21st November 2025 as…
Revised Green Belt Criteria: MoEFCC Industrial Norms & Standards Understanding the New MoEFCC Framework The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the revised green belt criteria to rationalize afforestation requirements for industrial estates and standalone manufacturing…
Marble Slurry Management Rules: CPCB 2025 Guidelines Introduction Marble in September 2025. The guidelines address unregulated dumping of marble and granite slurry and promote its safe storage, transporta Slurry Management Rules have gained importance following the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)…
GPCB Introduces GPCB CCA Extension Fee System The GPCB CCA Extension Fee system has been introduced by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to simplify the existing Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA) renewal process. With this new office order, industries…
EIA Amendment Clarification 2026: Prospective Applicability Explained The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued an important clarification through EIA Amendment Clarification 2026 regarding the amendment to the EIA Notification, 2006. Specifically, the clarification confirms that the…
India-Japan Carbon Mechanism: Understanding the New Implementation Rules The India Japan Carbon Mechanism introduces a structured framework for implementing greenhouse gas mitigation projects between India and Japan. The newly issued Rules of Implementation establish how both countries will collaborate to…