CPCB Issues New Guidelines for Biomedical Waste Plants
New CPCB guidelines standardize setup and operations of Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities across India to ensure safe waste disposal.
Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025
These new rules apply to all activities related to construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair of structures. An online portal will be established for the registration and monitoring of producers, intermediate waste storage facilities, recyclers, and collection points. Additionally, contractors and service providers must assist in waste collection, meet EPR targets, and implement sustainable construction practices.
Environment Reports Mandatory for CTO Applications in Assam
Assam Pollution Control Board mandates environmental monitoring reports with CTO applications for all industries and projects, effective immediately
PPCB – New Uniform Policy for Compressed Biogas Plants
PPCB issues new policy for CBG plants, aligning with CPCB guidelines to promote sustainability, simplify regulations, and protect public health.
New CBG Plant Classification for Better Pollution Control
Punjab Pollution Control Board updates CBG plant classifications under new directives, introducing a Blue category to enhance pollution management
New Mobile App Simplifies Plastic Packaging EPR Reporting for Businesses
The government has launched the Centralized EPR Plastic Packaging (CEPP) mobile application to streamline Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for plastic packaging. This app simplifies the process for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to upload their sales transaction data, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting.
New Caustic Soda Plant Rules Under EP Amendment 2025
The Environment Protection Second Amendment Rules 2025 issues Stricter Effluent Standards for Caustic Soda Plants bringing forth update to environmental safety
Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025
The amendment clarifies that “man-made causes” of disasters do not include law and order situations. A new clause introduces the concept of a “disaster database,” which will compile crucial information related to disaster assessment, fund allocation, expenditure, preparedness, mitigation plans, and risk registers.
Kerala Revises Industry Categorization for Pollution Control
Kerala updates industry categorization under Red, Orange, Green, and White categories, aligning with CPCB guidelines for better environmental regulation
Draft SOP For Setting Up & Operation of Secondary Storage & Transportation Facilities For Municipal Solid Waste
The government has released a proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address the growing issue of poorly managed secondary storage and transportation facilities (SSTF) for solid waste in urban areas. The SOP highlights the severe environmental and health risks associated with current practices and outlines new guidelines for setting up and operating these facilities.
