Kerala to Enforce New CETP Pollution Norms from Sept 2025
Kerala Pollution Control Board to implement new CETP discharge norms from Sept 2025, as per MoEFCC’s amended rules to curb industrial pollution.
New Emission Norms for Industrial Boilers Effective May 2025
PPCB notifies stricter emission norms for industrial boilers; industries must comply by May 15, 2025. Norms vary by boiler size and fuel type.
Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2025. These new rules introduce definitions for Micro and Small Enterprises, Startups, and women entrepreneurs, alongside a substantially revised fee structure that offers concessions to these specific business categories.
Delhi Unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025
Delhi’s new 2025 action plan targets C&D waste, vehicular, industrial, and landfill pollution with AI monitoring, EV push, and stricter enforcement.
MOCI Proposes Explosives Bill 2025 to Replace 1884 Act
The Govt. seeks public input on the Explosives Bill 2025, aiming to modernize outdated laws. Comments are open until July 17, 2025.
CPCB Extends Deadline for Waste Tyre EPR Returns to June 30, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a crucial extension for all entities registered on the Waste Tyre EPR Portal. The deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns for the Financial Year 2024-25, originally set for April 30, 2025, has been prolonged until June 30, 2025.
Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The notification amends the original 2016 rules to accommodate the safe storage, transport, and dispensing of compressed and liquefied hydrogen fuels, a key enabler in India’s transition to cleaner energy.
Stage-I GRAP Revoked in Delhi-NCR After AQI Improvement
CAQM revokes Stage-I GRAP measures in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to ‘Moderate’. Authorities advised to continue preventive actions for clean air.
CPCB Streamlines Login Credential Updates for Plastic EPR Portal Users
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a clear, step-by-step instruction sheet to simplify the process for producers, importers, and brand owners to update their login credentials on the Centralized EPR Portal for plastic packaging. This new guidance is particularly crucial for instances where the original registered phone number or email address is no longer accessible.
New Plastic Packaging Labeling Rules to Take Effect from July 1, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notice detailing mandatory marking and labeling requirements for plastic packaging, set to come into force from July 1, 2025. These provisions are part of the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
