PANJIM: In a major decision, the draft ‘Goa Investment Policy’ has proposed that the industries coming under Green category shall be exempted from renewals of their NOC/consent to operate from Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). As of now, all the industries irrespective of green, orange and red category, have to seek consent to operate from GSPCB, which is valid for a particular period and subject to renewal. The policy, however, stated that the industries under green category will be subject to minimum fixed charges for obtaining initial consent to operate. “The electronics/non-polluting industries under manufacturing/services category can opt for self certification through nominated agency,” the policy reads. However, any lapse on their part in meeting the norms of GSPCB shall be reviewed and subject to certification by GSPCB, it added.