Siting Criteria for Industrial Projects in Gujarat (GPCB Guidelines) Establishing a new industrial unit or expanding an existing one in Gujarat requires strict adherence to environmental norms laid down by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Site selection plays a pivotal role in minimizing environmental degradation and ensuring sustainable industrial growth. Over the years, GPCB […]

Dated: 19.02.2025 Ref:        (1) Office Order No.: GPCB/ HAZ/ GEN-611(B)(1)/ 828714, dt.07/12/2024. (2) Office Order No.: GPCB/HAZ/GEN-611(B)(1)/783301, dt. 08/02/2024 All applications for authorization under Rule 9 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules (HOWMR), 2016, with published Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), are currently […]

 GPCB has published circular for extension Validity of Hazardous waste under rule 9. Validity Period: 30.06.2021  

Consideration of proposals for grant of Environmental clearance for new and expansion activities listed in ‘Red’ and ‘Orange’ Categories located in Critically Polluted Areas and Severely Polluted areas:   Any project or activity specified in Category B1 will be appraised at the Central Level, if located in whole or in part within 5 km from […]

Subject: Classification of Industries Reference: circular of gpcb/legal-67(4)/14094 dated 09.05.2007  As per new circular: gpcb/legal/67(7)/563905 dated 07.07.2020 Classification of Industries as below: 1. Micro Enterprise Old Investment: Rs. 25 lacks New Investment of plant and machinery: Rs. 1 crore 2. Small Enterprises Old Investment: up to Rs. 25 lacks to Rs. 5 crore New Investment: […]