Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants Introduction The Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in August 2025 provide a comprehensive roadmap for developing, operating, and regulating waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities in India. With…
Environment Audit Rules 2025: A Complete Overview Introduction The Environment Audit Rules, 2025 mark a significant step by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to strengthen compliance with environmental laws. Published in the Gazette of India on…
Guidelines for Marble Granite Slurry Utilization: A Sustainable Approach Introduction Marble and granite industries generate millions of tonnes of slurry annually, and unregulated dumping often leads to water, soil, and air pollution. To address these concerns, the Central Pollution Control…
Green Credit Rules 2023: Tree Plantation Methodology Explained Introduction The Green Credit Rules 2023 aim to promote sustainable forest restoration and environmental accountability. These rules, enacted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, define how tree plantation activities…
Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS: A Complete Guide Introduction The Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS plays a vital role in environmental monitoring. It helps industries, regulators, and pollution control boards track emissions and effluents in real…
CPCB Guidelines on Waste-to-Energy Plants: A Complete Overview Introduction Waste-to-Energy plants are becoming a crucial part of solid waste management in India. With cities producing more than 170,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, traditional landfills cannot keep pace. The…
Hydrogen Cylinder Safety Upgraded: Highlights from the 2025 Gas Cylinder Rules Amendment Introduction In a landmark move to enhance gas handling safety, the Government of India has notified the Gas Cylinders (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025, introducing new safety and material…
Revised White Category Guidelines Empower Cleaner Industries Introduction On 28 July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a significant notification revising the White Category industrial classification under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,…
Ensuring Accuracy: Revised OCEMS Calibration Guidelines by CPCB Introduction To improve data accuracy and meet compliance goals, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued new OCEMS calibration guidelines on 29 July 2025. These revised rules now set clear calibration timelines…
Unlocking Carbon Credit Potential: Offset Mechanism under CCTS Introduction India’s bold climate goals have opened the door to a strong carbon trading system. At its core, the Offset Mechanism under CCTS drives voluntary GHG mitigation. Introduced in December 2023 through…