Gujarat Pollution Control Board Compliances

Gujarat Pollution Control Board is the Chief regulator for implementation of environmental protection laws and pollution control standards & measures in the State of Gujarat.

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is the primary Environmental Regulatory Authority in the state of Gujarat, India. It’s primary mission is to protect the environment and control pollution in the State through strict enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. It also runs environmental awareness and training programs, promotes technologies for pollution control, and manages environmental infrastructure such as common effluent treatment plants. Its main function is to regulate industrial and commercial activities to ensure they operate within safe limits, minimizing harm to air, water, and land resources. It was later also entrusted with functions under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and other environmental acts. Its primary mission is to maintain a balance between the state's rapid industrial growth and the necessity of environmental protection.

The GPCB operates under the mandate of key Central Government legislation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Issuing consents (No Objection Certificates) for establishing and operating industries and granting authorizations for managing hazardous biomedical and plastic wastes.
Rules and guidelines issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (especially those related to waste management).
Collaborating with Central Pollution Control Board and other agencies for research and development in pollution control technologies.
Handling public grievances and complaints related to pollution including taking action against violations.
Consent to Establish (CTE): Granted before a project's construction begins, based on its potential environmental impact (often involving an Environmental Impact Assessment, or EIA).
Consent to Operate (CTO): Granted before a unit begins production, confirming that the pollution control measures (like Effluent Treatment Plants - ETPs) are installed and functioning correctly.

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