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…
CPCB Guidelines on Waste-to-Energy Plants: A Complete Overview Introduction Waste-to-Energy plants are becoming a crucial part of solid waste management in India. With cities producing more than 170,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, traditional landfills cannot keep pace. The CPCB guidelines on Waste-to-Energy plants ensure that incineration-based systems manage non-recyclable waste safely and efficiently.…