Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
This report evaluates emission mitigation options to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves for the existing plants in the aluminium industry. In terms of overall metal consumption, aluminium ranks second, next only to steel. However, India’s per capita aluminium consumption is low, at 2.5 kilograms (kg), …
This discussion paper builds on CPI’s earlier work, with a focus on the technologies, challenges, and current state of financing for the decarbonization of India’s iron and steel sectors, since this is the country’s largest GHG-emitting high-growth industrial sector and one of the most challenging to decarbonize. The paper also …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dinesh Prasad Chaurasia & Others Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 12/04/2024. The matter related to improper disposal of fly ash by the thermal power station run by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Kanti, Muzaffarpur, …
The 2024 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) analyses the climate strategies of 51 major global companies, critically assessing the extent to which they demonstrate corporate climate leadership. The collective ambition of companies’ 2030 and net-zero climate targets has gradually improved over the last two years. However, most companies continue to …
Joint monitoring report on industrial clusters of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh (December 27, 2023 to January 17, 2024) in the matter of Niramaya Jan Utthan Sansthan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others. The petitioner raised the issue of industrial pollution in district Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh for generating polluting substances which …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Begging for breath: Trapped between industries Kochi residents gasp for fresh air" appearing in The New Indian Express dated 23.02.2024. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item. The news item reveal the …
This policy brief reviews experiences internationally and in India related to steel standards for the net zero transition, building from the IEA’s previous work in this area on definitions and emissions measurement methodologies. Areas of emerging common ground and principles for net zero-compatible standards are highlighted. The brief concludes with …
The Government of Haryana has issued the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024. The revocation by this Act shall not impinge on any other legislation in which the annulled enactment has been utilized, integrated, or referenced; and this Act shall not alter the legality, illegality, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jogindra Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 22/03/2024. The matter related to a sugar unit located at village Khatauli, district Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh and the allegation is that Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. is generating fly …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Suo moto case In re: News item appearing in The Hindu dated 03.12.2023 titled “Battling water woes in land of tragedy dated 20/03/2024. The court noted that the chemical waste which was approximately 337 metric ton …
Developing and maintaining a secure and equitable water future underpins prosperity and peace for all. The relationship also works in the opposite direction, as poverty and inequality, social tensions, and conflict can amplify water insecurity. This report calls attention to the complex and interlinked relationships between sustainable water management, prosperity …
The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to notify the "Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy, 2024" with the objective to serve as a strategic unified framework, drawing investments at regional, national, and international levels. This Policy aims to leverage benefits of Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 by providing …
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries. These guidelines were issued on March 6, 2024. Across the manufacturing landscape of India, steam boilers play a pivotal role in powering various industrial activities. With an estimated four million steam boilers …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sridhar Samal Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 06/03/2024. The matter related to pollution caused by Talcher Coalfield under Mahanadi Coalfields Limited in the course of its operation. It was said that on a daily …
The NGT, February 21 directed a joint committee to look into the allegations of an industry (M/s A.P. Refinery Pvt. Ltd.) located at Nakodar road, Jagraon, district Ludhiana, Punjab contaminating groundwater. The joint committee will comprise representatives of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Punjab Pollution Control Board, District Magistrate, …
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha on February 16, 2024, issued the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Bill, 2024 to repeal the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Act, 1957. The repeal by this Act shall not affect any other enactment in which the repealed enactment …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sachin Tomar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 12/02/2024. The NGT directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to verify the factual position regarding utilization of treated industrial and domestic effluent for irrigation by M/s Indian Potash …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rambharose Tomar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 12/02/2024. The Tribunal had registered the application on the basis of the letter petition raising the issue relating to illegal operation of brick kilns in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh and had …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Syed Riyaz Vs Union Territory of J&K dated 02/02/2024. Compliance status of brick kilns in J&K filed by the Member Secretary, J&K PCC informed the court that the total number of brick kilns in Jammu and Kashmir is 570. Brick …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Protection of Environment and Biodiversity (SPENBIO) Vs Union of India dated 02/02/2024. The applicant has sought a direction to the authorities to take immediate measures for proper implementation of the framework on identification of materials generated from industrial …
