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.
Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, seeking to streamline compliance for battery producers. The amendments known as the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025 was published on February 24, 2025.
Environment Management Plan For Hospitals
The plan points to the need for a more holistic approach to environmental management, encompassing factors like vehicular pollution, traffic congestion, encroachments, and noise pollution, in addition to internal waste management practices.
India Emphasizes Circular Economy at Waste Recycling Conclave
The Minister projected a $2 trillion market value for India’s circular economy by 2050, with the potential to create 10 million jobs. He encouraged startups and recycled product developers to seize this opportunity.
Standard Operating Procedure For Petrol Depots
The Indian government has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for petrol depots, outlining stringent compliance measures for their establishment and operation. The new SOP, issued by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), mandates a series of environmental and safety protocols to be implemented by petrol depots, addressing concerns related to pollution, leakage, and overall operational safety.
India Strengthens E-Waste Management with Revised Rules and Online Portal
The focus on formalizing the sector, promoting scientific recycling, and holding producers accountable through EPR is expected to significantly improve how e-waste is handled and reduce its environmental impact.
Government Streamlines Environmental Clearances, Exempts Certain Industries from Consent to Establish
The Central Government has amended the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, to exempt certain categories of industries from obtaining consents.
New Air And Water Pollution Consent Guidelines Released
These guidelines outline the procedures and criteria for obtaining, renewing, and potentially losing consent to establish or operate industrial plants that may cause air and water pollution. These guidelines aim to streamline the consent process while ensuring environmental protection.
Deadline for Battery Waste Management Annual Returns Extended Again
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has further extended the deadline for producers of batteries to file their annual returns for the financial year 2023-24. The new deadline is now March 31, 2025.
CPCB Announces Change in Bank Account for Genset Application Fees
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a change in the bank account details for depositing application fees related to genset applications. This new notification supersedes the Canara Bank account details mentioned in the April 21, 2023, office order. All future payments must be made to the Union Bank of India account.
