Environment Notifications

ગુજરાત પ્રદૂષણ નિયંત્રણ બોર્ડ (GPCB) દ્વારા 17 માર્ચ 2026ના રોજ જાહેર કરાયેલા પરિપત્ર મુજબ હવે ઉદ્યોગ એકમનું Surrender Process વધુ સરળ, પારદર્શક અને કાનૂની રીતે structured બની ગયું છે. જો તમે ગુજરાતમાં તમારો ઉદ્યોગ કાયમી રીતે બંધ કરવા માંગો છો, તો આ નવી પ્રક્રિયા સમજવી ખૂબ જ જરૂરી છે. આ બ્લોગમાં તમે Step‑by‑Step surrender process, […]

The Fuel Change Circular GPCB explains rules for industries regarding approved fuels, permission for fuel change, and compliance requirements issued by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Industries often change their fuel type in boilers, thermic fluid heaters, furnaces, or other utilities for cost reduction or efficiency. However, such changes can directly affect air emissions and environmental […]

Introduction The Environment Auditor Qualifying Test is a statutory examination conducted by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). This test is mandatory for professionals who wish to be empanelled as Environment Auditors and undertake environmental audit work in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations in the State of Gujarat. The registration process for the […]

Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) amended the EIA Notification, 2006 vide Notification S.O. 980(E) dated 2 March 2021 to provide exemptions from prior Environmental Clearance (EC) for certain expansion activities. However, ambiguity arose regarding the interpretation of the term “same category”, particularly for projects falling under Item 5(f) – Synthetic […]

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced a simplified Auto-Renewal system for CCA (Consent / Consolidated Consent Authorization) to reduce compliance burden and improve Ease of Doing Business for industries in Gujarat. This system allows eligible industries to renew their CCA online without going through lengthy audit and documentation procedures. What Is CCA Auto-Renewal? […]