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CPCB Updates Recognition for 70+ Environmental Labs

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a comprehensive notification updating its official list of recognized Environmental Laboratories and designated Government Analysts under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The notification, dated October 7, 2025, reflects two major actions by the CPCB: the substitution (renewal/amendment) of entries for 41 existing laboratories and the insertion of 37 new laboratories into the recognized list.

CPCB Recognizes Gujarat Pollution Control Board’s Central Laboratory as Environmental Lab

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.

Environment Ministry Notifies GHG Emission Intensity Targets for Key Industries

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has formally published the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025. These rules establish binding emission reduction targets for specific entities in four key industrial sectors—Aluminium, Cement, Chlor-Alkali, and Pulp and Paper—as part of the compliance mechanism under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023. The rules come into force immediately upon their publication in the Official Gazette on October 8, 2025.

CPCB Report Shows Decline in Polluted River Stretches Across India

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released its latest assessment of river water quality, based on data from 2022 and 2023, revealing a significant reduction in the total number of identified Polluted River Stretches (PRS) across the country. This improvement is attributed to concerted efforts by State Governments toward better infrastructure for sewage, industrial effluent, and waste management.

Updated Guidelines for Environmental Laboratory Recognition

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has unveiled the revised and updated “Guidelines for Recognition of Environmental Laboratories under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.” This manual aims to standardize and enhance the quality of environmental testing nationwide. The guidelines are a step towards ensuring that environmental data, vital for pollution control and policy-making, is scientifically reliable and legally defensible.

India Fortifies Environmental Monitoring with Extensive List of Recognized Laboratories

The Central Pollution Control Board has published a list of 146 private environmental laboratories that have been officially recognized under Section 12(1) B of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. This updated roster is valid as of June 10, 2025. The recognition grants these laboratories the authority to conduct environmental testing and analysis, playing a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to environmental regulations across various industries.

CAQM Mandates Use of Paddy Straw-Based Pellets in Brick Kilns Beyond NCR to Curb Air Pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued a statutory direction mandating the use of paddy straw-based biomass pellets and briquettes in brick kilns located in non-NCR districts of Haryana and Punjab. This direction aims at combating the recurring menace of stubble burning and its devastating impact on air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR).

CAQM Issues Statutory Directions to Curb Waste Burning and Landfill Fires in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction to eliminate the open burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and prevent fire incidents at Sanitary Landfill (SLF) sites and dumpsites. The directive outlines a two-pronged approach to curb the release of harmful pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, NO₂, SO₂, CO, Dioxins, and Furans, which are commonly emitted from waste burning.

India Reaffirms Commitment to Glacier Preservation at High-Level International Conference in Dushanbe

India has once again reiterated its firm commitment to climate resilience and glacier preservation during the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, held from 29th to 31st May 2025 in Dushanbe. Representing India at the conference, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, addressed the plenary session and emphasized the urgent need for collective global action to address glacial retreat.