GPCB Enforces Updated Industrial Siting Criteria to Protect Environment and Public Health Introduction The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has reaffirmed and implemented updated siting criteria for industries through an official circular dated 5 June 2025. These siting norms—referenced under…
GPCB Exempts White Category Industries from Consent Requirements Introduction In a major move to streamline compliance for low-risk industries, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has officially exempted White Category Industries from the requirement of obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE)…
Gujarat Pollution Control Board Enables Auto-Renewal for CCA Applications Introduction To further enhance Ease of Doing Business in Gujarat, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced an auto-renewal facility for Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA). This decision, formalized in…
Gujarat Notifies Occupational Health and Safety Audit Rules, 2025 Introduction In a major step toward strengthening workplace safety and legal compliance, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025. Effective from March…
Gujarat Factories Occupational Health & Safety Audit Rules, 2025: Key Provisions & Compliance The Government of Gujarat has introduced the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025, under the Factories Act, 1948. These rules mandate systematic safety audits…
Ensuring Compliance with NGT Order: Key Documents Required for Issuing CTE/CTO Â Introduction Following the recent directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) now mandates that industries handling hazardous chemicals submit NGT compliance safety documents.…
Environmental Guidelines in Gujarat: Siting Criteria In celebration of World Environment Day 2022, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has outlined several significant environmental guidelines and decisions, including the industrial siting criteria in Gujarat, to enhance sustainable practices across the…
Plastic Waste Management : Offline Manifest Tracking System Introduction In a significant move towards sustainable waste management, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced the Offline Manifest Tracking System for plastic waste. This initiative aligns with the Plastic Waste…
Environmental Guideline for Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) Plants in Gujarat Introduction The Environmental guideline for Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) has undeniably revolutionized the construction industry, offering not only a convenient but also an efficient way to produce concrete. However, as RMC plants…
Introduction The Rajkot Municipal Corporation issued a new directive on June 1, 2024, requiring all buildings and properties within the municipal limits to obtain a Building Use (BU) Certificate and Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC). This mandate is in accordance…
Introduction: To bolster urban safety, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation has issued a directive emphasizing mandatory fire safety measures for all buildings within its jurisdiction. Effective from June 1, 2024, this directive aligns with the notification by the state government’s urban…
Introduction The Gujarat Government Gazette, dated June 24, 2024, features significant amendments to the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Regulations, 2023. The Urban Development and Urban Housing Department enacted these amendments to enhance fire safety protocols within the…