Certified Water Auditors Update: The central groundwater authority has recently updated the list of Certified Water Auditors. These professionals are now responsible for conducting water audits of industries that draw more than 100 KLD of groundwater once every two years.…
The Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change has released new draft Environment (Utilisation of Crop residue by TPP) Rules, 2023. These rules shall apply to the National Capital Region and the Adjoining Areas as defined respectively in clauses (f)…
Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change released the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023, on July 12, 2023. In the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (referred to…
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, focus on regulating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers. These regulations aim to enhance transparency and reliability within the ESG rating industry, representing a…
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, target Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers to ensure transparency and reliability. These regulations represent a significant advancement for the ESG rating industry. In…
Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued new guidelines concerning the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and annual certification of coal ash ponds. These guidelines address the management of Coal Combustion Residues (CCRs) generated by Thermal Power Plants (TPPs),…
Central Pollution Control Board has released a notification regarding the release of imported consignments of procedure of 106 EEEs items. In past notification authority has requested for releases of imported consignments of Producers as defined in the E-Waste (Management) Rules,…
Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued a new notification concerning the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. This update revises the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, which previously established restrictions on…
Introduction The Ministry of Power has released the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023, to regulate the trading of carbon credit certificates. This scheme introduces several key components to ensure a structured and transparent carbon market in India. Key Components 1.…
Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has introduced the Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023, based on India’s mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). This rule aims to incentivize environmentally positive actions through a market-based mechanism. Objectives of…