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 holding a valid CCA no longer need to submit a separate renewal application. Instead, they…
GPCB Simplifies Closure Order Revocation Process Through XGN 2.0 Portal The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced a major improvement in the Closure Order Revocation Process by simplifying the online application procedure through the XGN 2.0 Portal. Previously, industries had to follow the documentation requirements prescribed under Form D7. However, GPCB has now withdrawn…
GPCB Online Public Hearing Through XGN 2.0 Portal Digital Public Hearing Process Introduced by GPCB GPCB Online Public Hearing marks a significant step toward digital governance in environmental compliance. Recently, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) introduced an online module within the XGN 2.0 Portal to manage Public Hearing (Public Consultation) applications under the Environmental…
Central Remediation Committee Order: Strengthening Contaminated Site Management The Central Remediation Committee Order mark an important step in improving environmental governance in India. Under the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Order, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change established a Central Remediation Committee to oversee remediation activities and support effective implementation of the…
Gas-Based Power Plants Ordered to Operate Amid Rising Electricity Demand Introduction With electricity demand soaring across India due to rising temperatures and industrial activity, the Ministry of Power has directed all Gas-Based Generating Stations (GBSs) Gas-Based Power Directive to operate continuously between May 26 and June 30, 2025. This mandate, issued under Section 11 of…