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Coastal waters and marine outfalls are important ecosystems supporting various aquatic life and allowing important human activities such as fishing, tourism and industry.

Effluent/Emission standards for the organic chemicals manufacturing industry in India focus on pollution control, waste management, and sustainable industrial practices.

Gas and naphtha-based thermal power plants are cleaner substitutes to coal-fired plants, but they still release pollutants that can affect the environment.

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions from industrial furnaces, especially Cupola furnaces used in foundries, are a significant environmental concern due to their contribution to harmful air pollut…

Soda Ash Industry effluent standards ensure safe wastewater discharge from the Solvay process, promoting environmental compliance and protecting water bodies in India.

Diesel engines with engine ratings greater than 0.8 MW (800 KW) are widely used in power plants and generator sets. However, without appropriate emission standards for diesel engines, these …

The paint industry plays an important role in modern infrastructure, architecture and manufacturing, yet its environmental impact is significant.

Environmental standards for cashew seed processing include strict emission and wastewater discharge limits to reduce pollution, protect air, and water quality.

The glass industry, is an important part of global manufacturing, significantly affects the environment through its production process.

Thermal power plants are the largest contributors to air pollution in India. To control their environmental impact, the Government of India has enforced stringent standards for emissions and…

The regulatory framework for textile industry pollution control in India is governed primarily by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

The pharmaceutical industry is an important sector contributing to healthcare worldwide, but its manufacturing and manufacturing activities can cause significant environmental pollution.

The dairy industry plays an important role in the agricultural and food processing sectors of India.

Coal mining is crucial for global energy requirements but carries significant environmental and health risks. Emissions such as dust, particles and gases can harm air quality and public heal…

Copper, lead, and zinc smelting industries are essential for the development of infrastructure, electronics and manufacturing sectors.

The Bullion refining industry, which processes and refines precious metals like gold and silver, plays an important role in the economy.

Boilers are used on a large scale to generate steam and heat in industries, often burning fuels such as coal, lignite or oil.

The Indian government introduced the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2023. These laws aim to tighten emission standards, particularly for Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) units.

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government has officially informed the Environment (Protection) S…

Hot mix plants, which are widely used in road construction, are a major source of air pollution due to the discharge of particulate matter, gases and other pollutants during asphalt producti…