Ensuring Compliance with NGT Order: Key Documents Required for Issuing CTE/CTO Introduction Following the recent directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) now mandates that industries handling hazardous chemicals submit NGT compliance safety documents. These essential documents are required when issuing or renewing the Consent to Establish (CTE) and…
Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022: Regulating Disposal, Recycling, and Environmental Compensation Introduction The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, are designed to regulate the disposal and recycling of various types of batteries, including lead-acid and lithium-ion. Consequently, by implementing these rules, the government aims to mitigate…
Understanding and Improving Effluent Management in Sugar Production Introduction India’s sugar industry is vital to the economy; however, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in sugar industry effluent management and water usage. To address these issues, the government has therefore implemented various charters and guidelines. Consequently, these initiatives aim to not only promote sustainable practices…