Guidelines for Silica Sand Mining and Washing Plants: CPCB’s New Framework Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued Guidelines for Silica Sand Mining and Washing Plants following an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dated 29 November 2024. These guidelines aim to regulate…
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 urban India generating over 170,000 tonnes of MSW daily, landfills face critical pressure. Incineration-based WtE…
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 Board (CPCB) has issued detailed guidelines for marble granite slurry utilization. These guidelines aim to…
Environment Protection Rules Amended in 2025: Cooling Tower Exemptions Explained Introduction: A Shift in Regulatory Flexibility On 3rd July 2025, the Government of India introduced the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025, through a notification (G.S.R. 446(E)) published in the Gazette of India. This amendment introduces a critical clause under Schedule-I of the Environment (Protection)…
Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT): Streamlining Environmental Compliance Reporting Introduction India’s environmental compliance just took a digital leap. On March 5, 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a game-changing circular. It introduced Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT) for industries and laboratories. These Excel-based templates aim to standardize, digitize, and simplify how environmental monitoring…