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What is the Importance of a Groundwater NOC

Understanding the Significance of Groundwater NOC it ensures the sustainable use of groundwater resources, which is vital for drinking, irrigation, and industrial needs. Over-extraction of groundwater can lead to water shortages, land subsidence, and saltwater intrusion, which can be prevented with a Groundwater NOC that mandates responsible usage. it helps prevent water pollution. Groundwater can …

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Powers and Functions of the Pollution Control Board under Air Act 1981 and Water Act 1974

What are the Powers and Functions of Pollution Control Board Acts play a crucial role in the legal framework. They are a subdivision of law that records rules and regulations formed by the respective legislature. Acts are framed to make people aware of certain events under certain rules and regulations. In order to prevent and …

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The States/ U.Ts in which CGWA does not grant the groundwater NOC

CGWA – Geographic reaches and exclusions in India The Indian government created the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under Section 3 (3) of the Environment (Protection Act), 1986. The Ministry of Environment and Forests released a notification (Number S.O. 38 (E)) on January 4, 1997, with the goal of regulating and controlling the development and …

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Why did the Environment Ministry notify the Plastic Waste Rules 2018?

Environment Ministry made EPR registration mandatory under the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2018 Why regularising plastic waste is important Regularising plastic waste is important for environmental, economic, and health reasons. Plastic waste pollutes the environment, harms wildlife, and contaminates food and water.  Regularising plastic waste can help to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated, …

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What are the potential threats to groundwater aquifers

Possible threat to the groundwater aquifers A Stepping Stone towards Sustainable Development Since the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment – 1972, India, being a member of the conference, has been obliged to put forward the principles of the Stockholm declaration. India agreed upon a declaration containing twenty-six principles which may be summarised to …

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Delhi Air Pollution – A brief on Fundamental Problems

Delhi Air Pollution – A brief on Fundamental Problems The Supreme court has suggested to the Central and State Governments to consider the work from home policy to curb air pollution for a few days. The major contributors to air pollution are factories, transportation, construction dust, and stubble burning. But the question is, these factors …

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What are the criteria that affect the applicability of Environment Impact Assessment NOC in Building and Construction projects?

Why Environment Impact Assessment NOC is required in Building and Township projects Introduction Building and Construction projects are one of the major developmental aspects that play a pivotal role to boost up the economy of the country. This construction industry is one of the most important segments of the Infrastructure projects that determine the growth …

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