Charter 3.0: Water Recycling and Pollution Prevention in Pulp and Paper Industries Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced the Charter 3.0 for water recycling in paper & pulp industry and pollution prevention in pulp and paper industries located in the main stem states of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. This initiative aims…
Understanding and Improving Effluent Management in Sugar Production Introduction India’s sugar industry is vital to the economy; however, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in sugar industry effluent management and water usage. To address these issues, the government has therefore implemented various charters and guidelines. Consequently, these initiatives aim to not only promote sustainable practices…
Draft SMPV Amendment Rules 2024: Enhancing Safety for Compressed Hydrogen Systems Introduction The Draft SMPV Rules 2024 introduce critical updates to the regulations governing the storage, transportation, and handling of compressed and liquefied hydrogen gases. As an amendment to the 2016 guidelines, these new rules respond to the evolving needs of industries increasingly relying on…
Draft Guidelines for EPRETPPP Authorization and Functioning The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has updated the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules to introduce an Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is tasked with creating guidelines for authorizing agencies to set up this platform,…
Understanding the Hazardous and Other Wastes Management and Transboundary Movement Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction In a world increasingly facing environmental challenges, effective waste management is essential for sustainable development. Therefore, the Indian government has introduced the Draft Hazardous Waste Management Rules under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules,…
Draft Rules for Amendments to Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification proposing draft amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. These draft static mobile pressure rules aim to update the regulatory framework governing the inspection, testing,…
Draft Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2024: A New Framework for Hazardous Site Management in India The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification on August 21, 2024, introducing the draft “Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2024.” These rules aim to guide the cleanup and management of sites contaminated by hazardous…
Draft Boilers Bill 2024: A Step Towards Modernization and Worker Safety The Draft Boilers Bill 2024 Worker Safety, recently introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, marks a significant shift from the century-old Boilers Act, 1923. This new legislation aims to enhance the safety of workers while…
Supreme Court’s Mandate on Construction in Eco-Sensitive Zones Introduction The Supreme Court of India has taken significant steps to protect the country’s fragile ecosystems, particularly concerning construction in Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs). In its order dated June 3, 2022, the Court issued a directive that prohibits the construction of any new permanent structures within ESZs. This…
Disaster Management Bill 2024 – A Key Updates On August 1, 2024, the Lok Sabha introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill, in turn, aims to revise the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Consequently, the amendment seeks to enhance the disaster management framework of India. By addressing existing gaps, the bill intends to improve…