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 However, GPCB has now withdrawn…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…
Forest Transmission RoW Amendment: Key Changes You Should Know The Forest Transmission RoW Amendment introduces significant changes to the Right-of-Way (RoW) requirements for electricity transmission lines passing through forest areas. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change revised the guidelines following the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and…
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…
GPCB Online Document Submission Made Mandatory Through XGN Portal The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced GPCB Online Document Submission as a mandatory process for industries and Health Care Facilities (HCFs). Previously, many organizations submitted compliance documents physically. However, GPCB has now directed stakeholders to upload specified documents through the XGN Portal. As a…
Environmental Protection Fund Rules 2026 Explained Clearly Introduction The Environmental Protection Fund Rules 2026 mark a major step in India’s environmental governance. First, they create a structured system. Next, they ensure transparency. Moreover, they guide how authorities collect, manage, and use environmental penalties. Therefore, these rules strengthen accountability. Additionally, they support clean technology, monitoring, and…
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 generate measurable environmental value. In this blog, we will explain the methodology, eligibility, benefits, and…
Urgent Compliance Alert: EPR Registration for Plastic Raw Material Stakeholders Introduction: Plastic EPR Registration India The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has taken another firm step towards plastic waste regulation. On March 14, 2024, it amended the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, placing new responsibilities on manufacturers, importers, micro & small…