Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Introduces Strict Environmental Clearance Guidelines for Violations of Battery Waste Management Rules.

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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced stringent Environmental Clearance (EC) guidelines to tackle violations of the Battery Waste Management Rules. This move aims to enhance compliance with waste disposal norms and ensure environmentally sound management of used batteries. The new guidelines will enforce stricter penalties on industries that fail to meet the required standards, promoting responsible recycling and disposal practices. The CPCB's initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce hazardous waste pollution and safeguard public health. These measures are expected to push industries towards more sustainable and eco-friendly battery waste management systems.


      CPCB to monitor compliance more strictly, ensuring no loopholes in battery waste disposal practices.

      Industries will be required to submit detailed reports on battery waste management, enhancing transparency and accountability.

     

 

     


About Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB),

Chairman: Tanmay Kumar
Headquarters: New Delhi
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