Compliance & Consultancy
CGWA NOC & Bio-Medical Waste Authorisation
Two specialised permissions, handled end-to-end: groundwater abstraction NOC for industries and projects, and Bio-Medical Waste authorisation for healthcare facilities.
Quick answer
Industries and projects drawing groundwater generally need a groundwater extraction NOC under the CGWA guidelines, with flow meters, piezometers and water audits. Every healthcare facility that generates bio-medical waste — hospitals, clinics, labs — needs MPCB authorisation under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, plus segregation, a CBWTF tie-up and an annual report.
Reviewed by the Aaradhya Enviro compliance team · 18 October 2026
Overview
Industries, infrastructure projects, mining units and bulk users that draw groundwater need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for groundwater extraction under the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) guidelines. NOC conditions typically include digital flow meters, piezometers for water-level monitoring, water audits and recharge measures, and they must be renewed on time.
Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, diagnostic labs, veterinary institutions and blood banks need authorisation from MPCB under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. The rules require colour-coded segregation, barcoding, a tie-up with an authorised common treatment facility, training records and an annual report. We prepare the applications, set up the required systems and keep the documentation inspection-ready.
Who needs this service
- Industries and projects using borewells or other groundwater sources
- Packaged drinking water, beverage and water-intensive units
- Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pathology and diagnostic labs
- Veterinary hospitals, research labs and blood banks
What we cover
Groundwater NOC application
Hydrogeological details, water requirement justification and online filing.
Meters & piezometers
Guidance on flow meters, telemetry and piezometer installation as per NOC conditions.
Water audit & recharge
Water audit reports and rainwater harvesting / recharge planning.
BMW authorisation
Application to MPCB with facility details, bed count and waste estimates.
Segregation system
Colour-coded bins, barcoding, storage area and CBWTF agreement guidance.
Annual report
Bio-Medical Waste annual report and record keeping.
Our process
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Step 1
Requirement check
We confirm which permissions apply and any exemptions.
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Step 2
Document checklist
You receive a clear list of documents and site details needed.
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Step 3
Application filing
We prepare and file applications on the relevant portal.
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Step 4
Site systems
We guide installation of meters, piezometers or BMW segregation systems.
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Step 5
Approval follow-up
We reply to authority queries until the NOC / authorisation is issued.
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Step 6
Ongoing compliance
Renewals, reports and records maintained on schedule.
What you receive
- Groundwater NOC application and approval follow-up
- Water audit / recharge report
- BMW authorisation application
- Segregation and storage SOPs
- Annual reports and renewal reminders
Applicable regulations
- CGWA guidelines for groundwater extraction (2020) and state groundwater rules
- Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and amendments
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Regulations are amended from time to time; we always work to the version currently in force and the conditions in your own consent.
FAQ
CGWA NOC & Bio-Medical Waste Authorisation: frequently asked questions
Does every industry using a borewell need a CGWA NOC?
Which healthcare facilities need Bio-Medical Waste authorisation?
What records are checked during a Bio-Medical Waste inspection?
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