GPCB Strengthens Hazardous Waste Inspection Compliance The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced a new circular to strengthen Hazardous Waste Inspection Compliance for recyclers and actual users authorized under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Specifically, the circular directs all Regional Offices to conduct a detailed inspection at least…
Control of Air Pollution Amendment Guidelines 2026: Key Legal Changes Explained Introduction The Control of Air Pollution Amendment Guidelines 2026 mark a major regulatory shift under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Through G.S.R. 62(E) dated 23 January 2026, the Central Government amended the earlier 2025 guidelines issued under the Air (Prevention…
Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Amendment Guidelines, 2026 Introduction Air Pollution Consent Guidelines play a vital role in regulating industrial emissions and protecting environmental quality. In 2026, the Government of India introduced important amendments to the existing consent framework under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. These…