Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Highlights for the Pulp and Paper Industry Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These rules bring significant updates to pollution control standards, especially for the pulp and paper industry. With…
New Environmental Regulations for the Caustic Soda Industry: 2025 Updates Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued new amendments to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. These significant changes, which will take effect from 2025, introduce stricter caustic soda environmental regulations aimed at reducing wastewater pollution, regulating harmful emissions, and…
Understanding the Draft Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024 Introduction The Draft Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024 are set to transform how India handles wastewater and sludge, while ensuring sustainable and environmentally sound practices. In particular, these rules are aimed at addressing key challenges in managing liquid waste. Furthermore, they seek to streamline the collection, treatment,…
Introduction The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued new directives for sewage treatment plants (STPs) in India, reflecting compliance with the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order dated April 30, 2019. These new standards for sewage treatment are set to standardize effluent quality and promote the recycling and reuse of treated wastewater…