KD Sameer

There is a need of effective Air Pollution Control Measures (APCM) adaptation by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This year, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gandhinagar had conducted Seminar on Odor Control, emphasizing on the consideration of human sensation, i.e. visual and odor, for planing good and effective APCM. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had also proposed to Install online Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring Systems (CSEMS) in identified highly polluting industries. However, in the evening, between 18:00 to 19:00 Hours, while crossing Dr. Ambedkar Bridge, one can observe Black Smoke Emission from stacks of the SMEs located at Danilimda, Ahmedabad. Also, one can sense foul odor near Danilimda BRTS Stop, which may be due to Pirana Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is one of the biggest STP in Asia. The idea, behind writing this article, is to strictly implement Air Pollution C...

Consent to Establish (CTE), also known as No Objection Certificate (NOC), is a mandatory legislative requirement for every industry / local body discharging any domestic sewage or tra de effluent into water body or on land and / or caus ing emission of any air pollutant in Air Pollution Control Area (APCA). A ll polluting facilities are legally required to obtain a CTE from respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) . The CTE will be granted after an evaluation of the potential environmental impact and design of P ollution C ontrol Measure (PCM) . The conditions for PCM is part of CTE, which should be complied.