India 2018

Environment 205
Real-Time Emission and Effluent Monitoring Systems
CPCB made it mandatory to all 17 categories of industries and GPIs to install
real-time emission and effluent monitoring systems.
Revised Concept of Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI)
Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) developed in 2010 was
revised based on detailed in-house discussions followed by consultation with
SPCBs/PCCs and other stakeholders. The revised CEPI eliminates the subjective
issues and emphasizes on field-based monitoring which includes air, water and
land/sub-surface water.
Categorization of Industrial Sectors
CPCB has finalized the criteria for classifying industries into Red, Orange, Green
and White category. The classification is based on pollution potential will help
bring uniformity for its adoption by SPCBs. Classification industries may be
linked with the siting criteria, consent mechanism and determining periodicity
for inspections.
Control of Pollution in Ganga
CPCB has prepared segmental action plan for restoration of water quality of
River Ganga which is based on dividing the entire River Ganga into 4 segments
and for each segment, action points have been evolved for implementation.
The main concern is pollution due to disposal of sewage and control of industrial
pollution. CPCB has issued directions to all towns (118) which are along the
Ganga for getting the action plans prepared for implementation for management
of sewage and municipal solid waste. Inventory of grossly polluting industries
have been prepared and Compliance verfication to the existing standards for
all the industries including MSMEs being undertaken as well as continuing
with the action plan for ZLD and water conservation being implemented for 5
sectors (Sugar, Textiles, Distilleries, Pulp, Paper and Tanneries).
Hazardous Substance Management
The Hazardous Sustances Management Division (HSMD) is the nodal point
within the Ministry for management of solid waste including hazardous
substances and chemical emergencies. The main objective of the Division is to
promote safe management of solid wastes, management of hazardous substances
and wastes including hazardous chemicals, in order to avoid damage to health
and environment.
In addition, the Division also administers the Public Liability Insurance
Act, 1991 and rules framed thereunder. The activities of the Division are carried
out under three main thrust areas viz., hazardous waste management solid waste
management and chemical safety.