An Environmental Clearance (EC) licence, is an official authorization granted by a regulatory authority to carry out a specific project or activity that has the potential to impact the environment. This licence is issued after a thorough assessment of the project's potential environmental and social impacts, and it outlines conditions and mitigation measures that the project proponent must adhere to during the course of the project's implementation. The EC licence aims to ensure that development occurs in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and socially responsible.
The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) licence, also known as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from CGWA, is a permit issued by the Central Ground Water Authority, an organisation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in India. The purpose of the CGWA licence is to regulate and manage the extraction and utilisation of groundwater resources in specific areas to prevent their overexploitation and depletion. The CGWA aims to ensure sustainable groundwater management and protect this vital natural resource for current and future generations.
SPCB stands for State Pollution Control Board. A State Pollution Control Board is a regulatory authority established by the government of each Indian state under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
SPCB License, often referred to as Consent to Operate or Consent to Establish, is a permit issued by the State Pollution Control Board. This licence is required for various industries, businesses, and activities that have the potential to release pollutants into the environment. It aims to ensure that these activities are carried out in a manner that minimises their impact on air and water quality.
"Consent to Establish" is a formal permission or authorization granted by environmental regulatory authorities to initiate the construction, expansion, or establishment of certain industrial, commercial, or developmental projects. This permission is typically issued by pollution control boards or environmental agencies to ensure that the proposed project will adhere to environmental regulations and standards from the very beginning of its development.