What are the environmental and pollution related clearances required to set up and start an industrial unit ?
A. Normally the GPCB’s No Objection Certificate (and Consent under Water Act and Air Act would be required for setting up of an industrial unit. In regard to 32 specified industrial and infrastructure projects, environmental clearance of the MoEF, Govt.of India is also required. These industry specific details would be available from the information provided in this Website. For the industrial units, to be located on the coastal stretches of bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and back waters, CRZ clearance also is required.