New biodiversity rules streamline plant certification
MoEFCC Issues Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025; Certificate of Origin Process for Medicinal Plants Now Digitised via Web Portal
IIT Delhi Study Surveys SO2 Levels Near Thermal Power Plants
The IIT Delhi study provides insights into the current ambient SO2 levels near thermal power plants in India and raises questions about the overall environmental and economic implications of widespread FGD adoption. The findings suggest a need for a balanced approach that considers both air quality improvement and climate change goals, while also ensuring energy security.
MPCB Issues New Penal Fee Rules for Consent Applications
From June 1, 2025, MPCB to impose new late fees on consent renewals as per MoEF&CC norms; rebates, deadlines, and fee slabs introduced.
MPCB to Enforce New Penal Fee Rules for Consent Renewals from June
MPCB to implement new penal fee structure from June 1, 2025, for consent renewals under Air and Water Acts per MoEFCC’s Jan 2025 notification.
Bihar Adopts Water Pollution Control Amendment Act, 2024
Bihar govt adopts Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, bringing national reforms into effect statewide from April 11, 2025.
Kerala State PCB Relaxes Authorization Fee for Laboratories & Clinics
All new applications for authorization for non-bedded clinics and laboratories will now be subject to the standard perpetual validity fee structure without any deduction based on fees paid under the earlier time-bound system.
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.
