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CPCB Guidelines for Recycling Plastic Waste on Coastal Beaches Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced comprehensive guidelines aimed at significantly enhancing recycling efforts for abandoned fishing gear and plastic waste in coastal areas. Moreover, this initiative is crucial for addressing the increasingly pressing environmental concerns related to marine litter, especially in India,…

Revised Guidelines for Environmental Compensation in Plastic Waste Management Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently issued revised guidelines for assessing environmental compensation (EC) concerning violations of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules 2016. As India grapples with increasing plastic waste due to rapid urbanization and industrial expansion, it is crucial to enforce…

Central Ground Water Authority has released public notice regarding construction of Piezometer in industrial areas. Ministry of Jal Shakti has issued guidelines to control and regulate ground water extraction in India’ vide notification dated 24th September, 2020; defined a penalty of rupees 2 lakh for non-installation of piezometer. Further amendment notification dated 29.03.2023 has notified…