The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recognized a new Environmental Laboratory and designated several Government Analysts for environmental sample analysis. This recognition is granted under the powers of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The notification, dated October 7, 2025, adds a new entry to the CPCB’s list of recognized facilities, expanding the network responsible for crucial environmental monitoring.
Recognized Laboratory
Laboratory Name: M/s Central Laboratory Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhavan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Validity: The laboratory’s recognition is valid until October 7, 2028.
Scope of Recognition
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) laboratory is recognized to carry out extensive analytical functions for samples of Air, Water, Soil, and other substances, covering the following groups of parameters:
- Physical Tests
- Inorganic (General and Non-metallic)
- Inorganic (Trace Metals)
- Organics (General) and Trace Organics
- Microbiological Tests
- Toxicological Tests and Biological Tests of Water and Wastewater
- Characterization of Hazardous Waste, Soil/Sludge/ Sediment and Solid Waste
- Ambient Air/ Fugitive Emissions, Stack Gases/ Source Emission
- Noise level and Meteorological Monitoring
Designated Government Analysts
The CPCB has also specified six individuals from the GPCB laboratory as Government Analysts for the purpose of carrying out the analysis of samples for the recognized parameter groups. These analysts are:
- Dr. Suresh Kumar N. Agravat
- Sh. H.A Rathod
- Niharika R Vasava
- Dr. M. M. Page
- H. D. Sonara
- S. A. Patel
The appointment of these Government Analysts is valid either for the same recognition period of the laboratory or up to their superannuation from the organization’s service, whichever occurs earlier.
This recognition formalizes the GPCB’s Central Laboratory as a mandated facility for environmental compliance testing and analysis in accordance with national standards.