Categorization Search
Search the official CPCB directory to determine your industry's Pollution Index (PI) and classification.
The "White Category" Exemption
Industries classified under the White Category (PI score up to 20) are practically non-polluting. They are exempted from obtaining Consent to Operate (CTO). Only an intimation to the SPCB is required.
| Industry / Process Name | Category | Pollution Index (PI) |
|---|
Pollution Index (PI) Calculator
Calculate the official CPCB category for unlisted or hybrid industrial processes.
PI score up to 20. Practically non-polluting. Exempted from obtaining CTO.
Environmental Compensation (EC)
Official CPCB Methodology: EC = PI × N × R × S × LF
National EPR Hub
Access official Extended Producer Responsibility portals for PIBOs.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Act, 2023
Decriminalization of minor offenses across key environmental regulations.
The Paradigm Shift
The Jan Vishwas Act represents a major shift from imprisonment to financial penalties for procedural and minor EHS non-compliances. It amended the EP Act (1986), Air Act (1981), and Water Act (1974), replacing fear-based compliance with a structured, monetary penalty system managed by Adjudicating Officers.
Key Amendments
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
The apex judicial body for expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
Jurisdiction & Power
Established under the NGT Act 2010, the Tribunal is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure but is guided by principles of natural justice. It has the power to hear all civil cases relating to environmental issues and questions linked to the implementation of laws listed in Schedule I of the Act.
The 5 Zonal Benches
National Standards Reference
Quick reference for General Discharge (Schedule VI), NAAQS, and Noise limits.
Schedule VI - General Discharge Standards
| Parameter | Inland Surface Water | Public Sewers | Land for Irrigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH Value | 5.5 to 9.0 | 5.5 to 9.0 | 5.5 to 9.0 |
| Suspended Solids (mg/l) | 100 | 600 | 200 |
| BOD (3 days at 27°C) (mg/l) | 30 | 350 | 100 |
| COD (mg/l) | 250 | - | - |
| Oil and Grease (mg/l) | 10 | 20 | 10 |
| Ammonical Nitrogen (as N) (mg/l) | 50 | 50 | - |
| Free Available Chlorine (mg/l) | 0.5 | - | - |
NAAQS - Core Parameters (24-Hour Avg)
| Pollutant | Industrial, Residential, Rural | Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESZ) |
|---|---|---|
| PM10 | 100 µg/m³ | 100 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5 | 60 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| SO2 | 80 µg/m³ | 80 µg/m³ |
| NO2 | 80 µg/m³ | 80 µg/m³ |
| CO (*8-Hour) | 2 mg/m³ | 2 mg/m³ |
| Pb (Lead) | 1.0 µg/m³ | 1.0 µg/m³ |
Ambient Noise Limits (dB)
| Area Code | Category of Area | Day Time (6 AM - 10 PM) | Night Time (10 PM - 6 AM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Industrial Area | 75 | 70 |
| B | Commercial Area | 65 | 55 |
| C | Residential Area | 55 | 45 |
| D | Silence Zone | 50 | 40 |
Financial Year Deadlines
Exhaustive statutory submission dates for the Indian EHS cycle.
Battery Waste Management Return
Hazardous Waste Annual Return
Environmental Statement (Annual Audit)
Ultimate Forms Vault
Direct access to the complete library of MoEFCC / CPCB gazetted formats.
Environmental Protection Act (EP Act)
Hazardous Wastes Rules, 2016
State Board Matrix
Access the official main portals for all Indian States & UTs.
