Gujarat Pollution Control Board Annual Report 09

Annual Report 2008 - 2009
Gujarat Pollution Control Board
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Preface
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board - now also known as GPCB - was constituted
by Government of Gujarat on 15th October, 1974 as per provision of the Water Act, 1974.
GPCB continued its efforts towards environment related better pollution control and
improved management.
The Board continue to tackle several critical issues in the field of environment
through its existing Regional Offices located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat,
Vapi, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana and Bhavnagar. During the year under report
three new Regional Offices each at Bhuj-Kutch, Nadia-Kheda and Junagadh made
functional from 20.11.2008, 12.12.2008 and 16.3.2009, respectively,
The Government of Gujarat has launched a special programme called ‘Swarnim
Gujarat’. Though basic functions of the Board is regulatory, it has also been organising
various awareness programmes, from time to time, on pollution control with a view to
minimize and prevent pollution. The Board continue to make joint efforts with government
concerned offices, municipal corporations, municipalities, hospitals, villages and
educational institutions, Industries Associations. These programmes would continue to
supplement the awareness. It shall be an effective tool in controlling the environmental
pollution.
In the field of e-Governance programme of GPCB, vizly. XGN (eXtension Green
Node) was launched by Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development,
Forest & Environment on 5th June- the World Environment Day, 2008. XGN software
programme facilitates all concerned to file their application online. Similar facility has been
introduced to facilitate applicants applying for authorisation under the Bio-Medical Waste
(Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, w.e.f. 15.2.2009. This shall enable all applicants
seeking clearances under laws to file their applications through internet facilities. During
the year under report, bottlenecks are being addressed in this regard.
During the period under report Shri D. Rajgopalan, IAS, Chief Secretary to the
Government of Gujarat who is also the Chairperson of the Task Force for implementation of
the Air Action Plan reviewed the action taken and efforts made to arrive at successful
results in reducing pollution in Ahmedabad city.
As per report of the CPCB, Delhi, 85 cities in India monitored periodically, to record
RSPM [Respirable suspended particulate matter] level, shows the ranking of Ahmedabad
continuously improved from 4th in year 2001 to 13th in year 2005, 43rd in year 2006, and
66th in year 2008, position. EPCA (EPCA popularly known as ‘Bhurelal Committee’)
complemented all the officials and noted that the progress made in the implementation of
the Air Action Plan for Ahmedabad was very satisfactory.
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Similarly the District level Task Force set up in workshop of District Collectors have
also monitored, the implementation of Air Action Plan for the towns of Vapi, Surat,
Ankleshwar, Vadodara and Rajkot, periodically. In case of Vadodara city, trend in air
quality particularly respirable air pollutant has shown remarkable improvement.
The noteworthy improvement is attributed due building infrastructures like over
bridges and flyovers, widening roads, covering pavements, cleaner fuels, and more
importantly awareness among people, joints efforts of public - private participation.
During the year under report programmes, publication of four set of Manuals vizly.
1). Technical, 2).Scientific, 3). Legal and 4). Accounts & Administration helped in
conducting departmental examinations as prescribed under the GPCB (Recruitment) Rules,
2007. This has paved way for elevating 119 Class I, II & 232 Class III employees to higher
posts. This has further boot their morals, as scores of them were awaiting their dues past
many years. It may be noted that all officers and most of the employees have passed their
computer examination conducted by the conducted through State Government machinery.
During the year under report, the Board continued to organise scores of awareness
programmes including posters exhibitions, seminars in major towns and cities and
addressed another area of environmental importance i.e. educating all concerned people
including medical and para medical persons for effective implementation of Municipal solid
wastes, Bio-medical Wastes, plastic wastes issues, noise pollutions, etc.
The Board through its all the Regional Offices co-ordinated with the District
Authorities and also participated in various District level programmes viz. District level
mock drills, video conferences held by District administration, District Collectorates and
Municipal Corporations, programmes of Vibrant Gujarat, Nirmal Gujarat, Consumer
Protection Committee. The Lok Darbars / Gram Sabha meetings have also helped in also
addressing the Gram Sabha concerned of the public at large.
The Board continued with the system of holding review meetings for expediting
clearance of the application including the Consolidated Consent and Authorization. The
Vibrant Gujarat Cell continued its activities for speedy clearance of the 'Vibrant cases' from
the Head Office.
GPCB together with the Forest & Environment Department in Government of
Gujarat and in co-ordination with other departments of State and Central Government has
been playing an affirmative role in tackling the problem related with pollution of air, water
and land.
: Gandhinagar C. L. Meena, IAS

: 10.6.2009 Chairman, GPCB
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Index
Sr. Particulars Page
1. Introductory 1
2. Constitution of the Board including changes therein. 1
3. Meetings of the Board 1
4. Sub-Committees of the Board and their working 2
5. Area Sub-Committees of the Board and their working 2
6. Activities of the Board, Objectives, Functions & Priorities 2
6.1 Objectives 2
6.2 Functions 3
6.3 Priorities 4
6.4 Activities of the Board 5
CCA, Water, Air, Haz, Consent to establish (formerly NOC),
BMW, Plastic, monitoring under Water, Air, Haz.
6.5 Pollution control measures - ETP and APCM. 11
6.6 CETP [Common ETP-effluent treatment plants] 12
6.7 Hazardous wastes facilities 14
6.8 Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants 17
6.9 Bio-medical wastes facilities 20
6.10 Municipal Solid Wastes Rules 22
6.11 Batteries Rules 22
6.12 Water Cess 23
6.13 Air Action Plans- Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, 24
Rajkot(Morbi, Vankaner, Wadhvan), Jamnagar, Vapi &
Gandhinagar.
6.14 Environmental Clearance – Public Hearing 31
6.15 Water Quality Monitoring Programmes - GEMS, 41
MINARS projects, rivers, reservoirs, Lakes/Talav, wells
[PTO]
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[contd. from prepage]
6.16 Air Quality Monitoring Programmes - Ambient Air 60

Monitoring, Status of Ambient Monitoring Programme,
National Ambient Monitoring, cities & various places
6.17 Coastal Monitoring Programmes 70
6.18 Monitoring during Festival Programmes 73
6.19 Bio- Monitoring 75
6.20 Analytical quality control. 76
6.21 Ambient air quality - Navratri, Diwali, and noise levels 77
6.22 Environmental Awareness programmes 93
6.23 Awareness programmes on Xgn - Online application for CCA 114
6.24 Mock - drill. 115
6.25 Important events. 116
7. Visits to the Board by experts, important persons, etc. 119
8. Administrative set up of the Board, Board Meetings – Important 120
decisions thereof.
9. Prosecution launched and offences compounded 122
10. Finance and accounts of the Board 124
11. Direction given by the Government and steps taken to comply 124
with them
12. Any other important matter dealt with by the State Board. 124
Annexures
I Members of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board 127
II Members of the Selection Committee 128
III Members of the Promotion Committee 129
IV Members of the Technical Committee 130
V Staff strength for each cadre of the Board 131
VI Administrative set up 132-133
VII Offices of the Board 134
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1.0 Introductory
In accordance with the provisions under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974,
the Government of Gujarat constituted the GPCB [Gujarat Pollution Control Board] on 15.10.1974
with a view to protect the environment, prevent and control the pollution of water in the State of
Gujarat, that occupies a prominent niche in progressive and industrial development of the country.
The Board has been entrusted with the Central Acts and relevant Rules for pollution control as
notified thereof from time to time.
In October 1974, the Board had initially, staff of 25. Though, the staff strength has increased to 446
yet it is far less than that required by the Board to implement aforesaid laws, effectively. As of
today, there are 89 engineers and 136 scientist and analysts.
Shri Kiritsinhji Rana, Hon'ble Minister of State for Forest & Environment inaugurated 11th
Regional Office at Bhuj on 20.11.2008. Shri Vasanbhai Aahir, Hon'ble Minister of State for
Welfare of Socially & Educationally Backward Classes, Government of Gujarat, graced the
occasion. Shri R.G. Shah, Sr. Environmental Engineer of the Board inaugurated 12 th Regional
Office at Nadiad on 12.12.2008. Moreover, 13 th Regional Office at Junagadh commenced its
functions from 16.3.2009.
There are now thirteen Regional Offices made functional so far. There are six Regional Offices
attached with laboratory facilities are located at Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot and
Jamnagar. Regional Offices Godhra, Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar are yet being equipped
for analytical facilities. The three new Regional Offices located at Bhuj Nadiad and Junagadh are
under development stages. The Head Office performs activities concerning general polices and
enforcement of various provisions of the Acts as well as general administration and co-ordination
with other agencies. The Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar provided facilities for analysis of
samples collected by RO, Ahmedabad as well as RO, Mehsana, besides being involved in
development of methods for analysis of water, wastewater, gases and hazardous waste samples.
Based on the Recruitment Regulations of the Board approved by the Government of Gujarat,
departmental examinations were conducted during the year under report. 358 candidates of the
Board applied for departmental examination, listed under 13 different batches appeared in the
departmental examinations conducted during June to July 2008. 119 persons were promoted in
Class I & II posts, and 232 persons working in Class III cadres promoted to higher posts. 9 officers
and 2 employees retired during the year under report, taking total persons retired so far is 11.
2.0 Constitution of the Board including changes therein.
The Government of Gujarat constituted on October 15, 1974, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board
under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. On completion of its first four
terms the Board was reconstituted for fifth term on August 22, 1989. The list of the Members of the
Board is given in Annexure I.
3.0 Meetings of the Board
During the year 2008-2009, five Board meetings of GPCB were held. The meetings were held on
6.6.2008, 14.7.2008, 15.10.2008, 29.12.2008 and 19.3.2009. Important decisions taken during these
meetings are listed on page 120 to 121 of this report.
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4.0 Sub- Committees of the Board and their working
Personnel Committees:
The Board constituted four Personnel Committees. There are two Selection
Committees, one for Class I & II and another for Class III & IV. Similarly, there are
two different Promotion Committees one for Class I & II and the other for Class III &
IV. All these Personnel Committees are constituted for selection and promotions of
personnel for various posts existing in the Board and also to assist the Board in other
related matters.
The Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, sanctioned 246
various additional posts of the Board. During the year under report programmes,
publication of four set of Manuals vizly. 1). Technical, 2).Scientific, 3). Legal and 4).
Accounts & Administration helped in conducting departmental examinations as
prescribed under the GPCB (Recruitment) Rules, 2007. This has paved way for
elevating 119 Class I, II & 232 Class III employees to higher posts. It may be noted
that most of officers and employees have passed their computer examination conducted
by the conducted through State Government machinery.
During the year 2008-2009, two meetings of Promotion Committee for Class I & II
were held on 25.10.2008 and 27.2.2009. And three meetings of the Promotion
Committee for Class III & IV were held on 6.10.2008, 21.11.2008, and 17.1.2009 held
during the year under report.
As per GPCB (Recruitment) Rules, 2007, the information showing constitution of the
Selection Committees is given in Annexure II and the Promotion Committee in given
in Annexure III.
5.0 Area Sub- Committees of the Board and their working
Technical Committee :
A Technical Committee has been constituted to provide technical advice and support to
the Board in the matters pertaining to the specific problems of technical nature. The list
of the Members of the Technical Committee is given in Annexure III.
During the year 2008-2009, no meeting of the Technical Committee was held.
6.0 Activities of the Board, Objectives, Functions & Priorities
6.1 Objectives
The major objectives of the Board are centred around the Pollution Control and the
protection of the environmental quality. These are outlined as under:
• Bring about all round improvement in the quality of the environment in the State by
effective implementation of the laws.
• Control of pollution at source to the maximum extent possible with due regard to
technological achievement and economic viability as well as sensitivity of the receiving
environment. This objective is being fulfilled through laying down the disposal
standards as well as gaseous emission standards.
• Identifications of sites and development of procedures and methods for the disposal of
hazardous wastes.
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• Maximisation of re-use and re-cycle of sewage and trade effluent on land for irrigation
and for industrial purpose after giving appropriate treatment and thereby economising
and saving on the use of water. The practice also helps in stopping pollution of water
due to reduction in discharges of waste into water bodies.
• Minimisation of adverse effect of pollution by selecting suitable locations for the

establishment of new industrial projects.
• Co-ordination with other agencies of the State Government and local authorities to
encourage the Common Effluent Treatment Plants and Treatment Stabilisation Disposal
Facilities.
• Close co-ordination and rapport with educational institutions, non government

organisations, Industries Associations, Government organisations, etc. to create
environmental awareness.
6.2 Functions
The function of the Board is to enforce the provisions of the following Acts, Rules and
Directives issued by the Authorities from time to time.
¾ The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
¾ The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
¾ The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
¾ The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, various relevant Rules notified thereof:
- The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989;
- The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989;
- The Coastal Zone Regulation -Declaration Notification, 1991;
- The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998;
- The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous
micro-organism Genetically Engineered Organism Cell, 1989;
- The Plastics Manufacture, Sale and Usage Rules, 1999;
- Utilisation of Fly Ash - Notification of Directions, 1999;
- The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000;
- The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000;
- The Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,2000; and
- The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001
- The Environmental Clearance Notification dated 14.9.2006;
¾ The Environmental Audit Scheme, 1996.
¾ The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
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In accordance with the provisions of the above Acts and Rules the Board is carrying
out following activities.
Promotion of cleanliness of wells and streams in different areas of the State.
Issuing directives for pollution control measures to the polluting units.
Prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the State and improvement in the
ambient air quality.
Advising the State Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of
water and air pollution.
Approving judicious location of new industries from pollution control point of view.
Promotion of re-use and re-cycle of sewage and trade effluent on land for irrigation.
Carrying out monitoring of rivers of the State.
Carrying out air monitoring of the major cities of the State.
Collection and compilation of technical and statistical data relating to water and air
pollution.
Laying down standards for the discharge of liquid effluent and gaseous emission.
Developing methods of treatment of effluent and air pollution control equipment.
Identification of site for the disposal of hazardous wastes.
Organising training programmes, seminars and workshops regarding pollution control.
Creating awareness in the public regarding environmental pollution control.
6.3 Priorities
• The area and activities deserving priority are as under:
• Identification of locations in the State having severe pollution problems and

minimising pollution in these areas with the help of suitable treatment of effluent and
/or disposal of the effluent at a safe location through concerned agencies / authorities.
• Identification and development of sites for the disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Identification of major air polluting agencies and enforcement of provisions of the Air
Act for the control of air emissions.
• Proper selection of the sites for new industrial projects.
• Common facilities for the collection, treatment and disposal of the effluent in the
industrial estates.
• Identification, development and adoption of clean production technologies.

Minimising discharge of effluent into streams and water bodies and promotion of re-
cycling and re-use of treated effluent on land for irrigation and development of green
belts.
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6.4 Activities of the Board
Activities relating to the common consents/authorisations under the Water and the Air Act
and Hazardous Wastes, Bio-medical Wastes Management, Consent to Establish [formerly
known as No-Objection Certificates], etc.
Processing and finalisation of Common consent and/ Authorisation applications under

the Water Act and/ the Air Act and/ the Hazardous Wastes Rules.
The Consolidated CCA [Common Consent Applications], processing and finalisation thereof and
issuance of Common consent and/ Authorisation applications under the Water Act and/ Air Act
and/ HW Rules, 1989 is implemented with effect from April 2003 onwards.
e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (Extension Green Node) was launched by Shri
Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest & Environment on 5th June 2008.
Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, endorsed the first online CCA (consolidated consent
authorisation) during the occasion. XGN software programme facilitates all concerned to file their
application online. The statistics concerning CCA is as under:
During Cumulative
During
Sr. Particulars W A Haz the year (up to
2007 - 2008
2008- 09 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for CCA on 1700 843 636 577 1124* 14056
hand
2. CCA granted 1000 517 409 359 690 9941
3. CCA rejected 351 208 155 150 279 2518
4. Files closed 03 00 00 00 00 08
5. CCA applications 148 00 (-2) (-1) 03 1437

returned to applicant(s)
6. CCA applications under 198 118 74 69 152 152

scrutiny
W = Under the Water Act, 1974; A = Under the Air Act, and Haz = Under the Hazardous Wastes
(Management and Handling ) Rules, 1989.
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This includes 926 applications received during the year 2008–09 and 198 applications pending from
the previous year 2007-08.
Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Water Act
One of the primary functions of the Board is to process and finalise consent applications received
from various pollution potential industrial units under the Water and Air Acts.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 25 read with Section 26 of the Water (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 every polluting agency has to obtain the consent of the Board for
bringing into use an outlet for the discharge of sewage or trade effluent into a stream or on land.
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The statistics concerning pertaining to action taken on consent applications under the Water Act,
1974 is as follow:
During the year During the year Cumulative (up
Sr. Particulars
2007 - 2008 2008 - 2009 to 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for consent on 1293 843* 24944
hand
2. Consent granted 788 517 18095
3. Consent rejected 273 208 5393
4. Files closed 01 00 408
5. Applications returned to 98 00 930

applicant(s)
6. Applications under scrutiny 133 118 118
* This includes 710 applications received during the year 2008–09 and 133 applications pending from the
previous year 2007-08.
Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Air Act

In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1981 each industry emitting gas(es) has to obtain the consent of the Board. The statistics
concerning pertaining to action taken on consent applications under the Air Act, 1981 is as follow:
During the Cumulative

During the year
Sr. Particulars year 2008 - (up to
2007-2008
2009 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for consent on 930 636 * 20810
hand
2. Consent granted 565 409 16308
3. Consent rejected 195 155 3548
4. Files closed - 00 168
5. Applications returned to 39 (-2) 712

applicant(s)
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Hazardous Waste Management
As per Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling Rules) 1989 notified under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986, every unit generating hazardous wastes and having a facility for collection,
reception, treatment, transport, storage and disposal of such wastes should obtain the authorisation
of the Board. During the year under report the Board continued to bring all such industries and
other agencies under the ambit of the regulations. The statistics pertaining to action taken on
authorisation applications under the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling Rules) 1989 as
amended from time to time is as follow:
During the During the Cumulative

Sr. Particulars year year (up to
2007-2008 2008 - 09 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for authorisation on 757 577 * 12727
hand
2. Authorisation granted 464 359 8657
3. Authorisation rejected 130 150 3532
5. Applications returned to 33 (-1) 407

applicant(s)
Consent to Establish [formerly known as NOC/No Objection Certificates] concerning

location clearance
In accordance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Water Act, 1974 and the Environmental
Guidelines for Siting of Industries published by the Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, the Board advises concerned authorities and concerned Departments of the
Government in respect of the location of an industry which is likely to pollute water or air as a
result of various processes/ operations taking place therein.
The Board critically examines the location clearance cases, and determines various conditions and
requirements pertaining to environmental pollution control. These conditions are conveyed to the
applicant and on receipt of the commitment by the applicant in respect of fulfilling these
requirements the Board issues location clearance certificates.
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The statistics concerning Consent to Establish [formerly known as NOC/ No Objection Certificates]
/ location clearance applications is as follow:

Sr. Particulars
year 2007-2008 year 2008 - 09 (up to 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for Consent to 1505 1302 * 26819
Establish on hand
2. Consent to Establish issued 820 750 20228
3. Applications for Consent to 424 357 5583
Establish rejected
applicant(s)
* This includes 1119 applications received during the year 2008–09 and 183 applications pending from
The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

As per the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 notified under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the occupier in relation to any institution generating bio-
medical waste which includes a hospital, nursing home, clinic, dispensary, veterinary institution,
animal house, pathological laboratory, blood bank by whatever name called; as well as an operator
of a facility for the collection, reception, storage, transport, treatment, disposal etc, should apply in
Form I and obtain authorisation of the Board, within notified time schedule. The statistics
pertaining to action taken on authorisation applications under the Bio-Medical Waste (Management
and Handling) Rules, 1998 is as follow:

Sr. Particulars
year 2007-2008 year 2008 - 09 (up to 31.3.2009)
1. Applications for authorisation 2633 1875 * 14950
on hand
2. Authorisation issued 2457 1497 13256
3. Authorisation rejected 39 09 508
4. Files closed - 00 02
applicant(s)
* This includes 1765 applications received during the year 2008–09 and 110 applications pending from
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The Plastics Manufacture, Sales & Usage Rules 1999
The MoEF, GoI published the notification under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on
'Recycle Plastic (Manufacture And Usage) Rules, 1999' has now been amended as 'Plastics
Manufacture, Sales & Usage Rules, 2003' on 17th June 2003.
The Prescribed Authority for enforcement of the provisions of these rules related to manufacture
and recycling is the State Pollution Control Board and the prescribed authority for enforcement of
the provisions of these rules related to the use, collection, segregation, transportation and disposal is
the District Collector/Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district where no such Authority has
been constituted by the State Government/Union Territory administration under any law regarding
non-biodegradable garbage.
Important provisions :
(1) No person shall manufacture, stock, distribute or sell carry bags made of virgin or
recycled plastic bags which are less than 20 cms x 30 cms (8 x 12 inches) in size and
which do not conform to the minimum thickness of 20 micron.
(For the purposes of this rule, the minimum weight of 50 carry bags made of virgin or
recycled plastics shall be 105 gms. plus or minus 5% variation and the carry bags of larger
sizes shall be of proportionate increase in weight).
(2) No vendor shall use carry bags made of recycled plastic for storing, carrying, dispensing
or packaging of foodstuffs.
(3) No vendor shall use containers made of recycled plastics for storing, carrying, dispensing
or packaging of foodstuffs”
(4) Every occupier manufacturing carry bags or containers of virgin plastic or recycled plastic
or both shall make an application to the State Pollution Control Board for grant of
registration or renewal of registration for his unit.
(5) Carry bags and containers made of virgin plastic shall be in natural shade or white.
The statistics pertaining to implementation of these rules are as under:
During the year During the year Cumulative

Sr. Particulars
2007 - 2008 2008 - 2009 (up to 31.3.2009)
1 Applications for registration 51 97 329
received
2 Registration issued 50 66 219
3 Closure direction issued under 32 61 108
section 5 of EPA
Sampling and monitoring under the Water, Air and EP Acts

Sampling and analysis under the Water Act
During the period under report, the Board carried out collection and analysis of 14234 water
samples with the help of all its Regional Offices and their laboratories including Central
Laboratory at Gandhinagar. These samples also include from industrial and domestic effluents,
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from river and ground water collected under GEMS and MINARS Projects and under the
provisions of the Water Act and the EP Act, during 2008-09.
Numbers of samples collected Numbers of samples collected and
RO, GPCB
and analysed during 2007 – 08 analysed during 2008 – 09
Ahmedabad 3174 2870
Vadodara 1518 1864
Nadiad inclusive in Vadodara 214
Mehsana 461 487
Surat 2021 2440
Rajkot 895 940
Junagadh inclusive in Rajkot 151
Bharuch 2463 1614
Vapi 2065 2352
Jamnagar 554 623
Bhuj-Kutch inclusive in Jamnagar 71
Godhra 127 172
Bhavnagar 433 436
Central Lab 91 0
Total 13802 14234
Sampling and analysis under the Air Act
During the period under report, the Board carried out collection and analysis of 4550 samples from
various stacks emitting gases under the Air Act, 1981 with the help of all its Regional Offices and
their laboratories including Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar. These samples also include the
gaseous samples collected from various plants of thermal power, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil
refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, etc., during 2008-09.

RO, GPCB
Ahmedabad 461 412
Vadodara 464 540
Mehsana 216 281
Surat 851 685
Rajkot 482 322
Bharuch 785 352
Vapi 819 470
Jamnagar 1078 1012
Godhra 64 69
Bhavnagar 246 206
Central Lab 12 0
Total 5478 4550
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Sampling and analysis under the Hazardous Waste Management
During the period under report, the Board carried out analysis of 275 samples of hazardous wastes
with the help of all its Regional Offices and their laboratories including Central Laboratory at
Gandhinagar, during 2008-09.
RO, GPCB
Ahmedabad 60 53
Vadodara 82 67
Mehsana 13 19
Surat 91 14
Rajkot - 4
Bharuch 10 57
Vapi 07 19
Jamnagar - 7
Godhra 02 16
Bhavnagar 05 03
Central lab 17 0
Total 287 275
6.5. Pollution Control Measures
Installation of Effluent Treatment Plants
During the period under report, 162 industrial units have installed effluent treatment plants.
These include installation and commissioning of effluent treatment plants by various
industries viz. thermal power, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and
paper, dye and dyes intermediates, etc. In addition to these industries, many units have also
upgraded and modified their existing effluent treatment plants during the period under
report. The total number of effluent treatment plants installed and commissioned up to
31.3.2009 is 5735. Couple of industries located in groups or cluster have also initiated
activities for the common effluent treatment plants.
Installation of Air Pollution Control Equipment
As a part of action taken by the Board for the implementation of the Air Act, in terms of
issuing directives in the form of consent conditions to the various industrial units, during the
year 2008-09 as many as 145 industries have installed air pollution control equipment for
the control of emission of Suspended Particulate Matter, Sulphur Dioxide, Ammonia,
Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen sulphide, dye and dyes intermediates, etc. These
include industries like various plants of thermal power, cement, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil
refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, etc. The total number of industrial units having
air pollution control equipment as on March 31, 2009 is 4468.
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Library
The Board has procured various books on various subject worth Rs. 1,26,371/=, related to
environment and pollution subjects.
6.6. CETP [Common Effluent Treatment Plant] in Gujarat

(as on March 2009)
Nos. of Capacity
Sr. Management’s name and location Status
members in MLD
1. The Green Environment Services Co-op. Society Ltd. 518 16 operational
244-251, Phase II, GIDC Vatva, Ahmedabad
2. Odhav Enviro Project Ltd., 60 1.2 operational
25, GIDC Odhav, Ahmedabad
3. Gujarat Vepari Maha Mandal Sahkari Udhyogik 357 1 operational
Vasahat Ltd., 181, GVMM Industrial Estate, Odhav,
Ahmedabad
4. Odhav Green Enviro Project Association, 3 1 operational
394, GIDC Odhav, Ahmedabad
5. Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd., 242 3 operational
512-515, Phase I, GIDC Naroda, Ahmedabad
6. Narol Dyestuff Enviro Society, 1083 Near Vishal 12 0.10 operational
Textile Mill, B/h Narol-Court, Narol, Ahmedabad
7. Sanand Eco Projects Ltd. (Incineration system), 16 0.20 operational
Ajanta Industrial Estate, Iyara – Sanand Dist:
Ahmedabad
8. Bavla Eco Project. Sr No: 1440/P, Opp : Ganpati Boil 12 1.0 operational
Centre Ta. Bavla Dist : Ahmedabad.
9. Vinayak Jal Sudhikaran Co.op. Soc. Ltd. C/o . 20 1.5 operational
Tirupati Agro Ind. At Bavla. Dist : Ahmedabad.
10. Pollution Advisory Committee, NIA [Nandesari 170 5.5 operational
Industries Association]
153/A, GIDC Nandesari District Vadodara
11. Enviro Infrastructure Co. Ltd. ECP Canal road, 51 2.25 operational
Umraya, Ta. Padra District Vadodara
12. Enviro Technology Ltd., 224 1 operational
2413/2414, GIDC Estate, Ankleshwar, District
Bharuch
13. Bharuch Eco-Aqua Infrastructure Ltd.,(BEAIL), 967 40 operational
Ankleshwar
14. Panoli Enviro Technology Ltd. 619, GIDC Estate, 101 1 operational
Panoli, District Bharuch
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Nos. of Capacity
Sr. Management’s name and location Status
members in MLD
15. Globe Enviro Care Ltd. [chemical units], PP 1, Off 45 0.5 operational
road no. 2, B/h Kay Tex Mills, GIDC Estate, Sachin -
Surat
16. Sachin Enviro Infra Ltd., [process houses] 64 50 operational
P/2, GIDC Sachin Dist: Surat
17. Palsana Enviro Protection Ltd., Kadodara 103 100 operational
18. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co.Ltd., 513 55 operational
4807, Phase IV, GIDC Vapi, District Valsad
19. Perfect Enviro Control System Pvt. Ltd., 10 1.41 operational
731/2, GIDC Sarigam, District Valsad
20. Veraval Industries Association 60 5 operational
5/6, GIDC Veraval, District Junagadh
21. Jetpur Dyeing & Printing Association 1050 6.0 operational
Kankiya Plot, Jetpur, District Rajkot
22. Shri Dhareshwar GIDC Vistar Association, 28 0.068 operational
Nr. Dhareshwar Temple, National Highway,
Navagadh, Rajkot
23. Jay Kay Enviro-Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 103 0.025 operational
Kalipat, Bhavnagar road, Rajkot
24. Rajkot Electroplating Association, Rajkot 63 0.01 operational
Shapar (Veraval), Ta: Kotadasangani dist: Rajkot
25. Kalol GIDC Industries Association 20 0.15 operational
65/66, GIDC Estate Kalol, District Gandhinagar
26. Pandesara Green Co-op. Society Ltd., GIDC - Surat - - Under
progress
27. New Palsana Industries Association, Plot 2, Block 18 45 Proposed
194 B, Village Baleshwar, Ta: Palsana Dist: Surat
28. Jamnagar Electroplaters Association, Jamnagar - - Proposed
29. SEZ of Zydus Cadila, Changodar, District - - Under
Ahmedabad Construction
30. SEZ of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals - - Proposed
Association, Changodar, District Ahmedabad
31. Zydus Infrastructure Ltd, SEZ, Changodar, dist. - - Under
Ahmedabad Installation
32. CETP for washing Ghat, Ta: Jetpur dist. Rajkot - - Proposed
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Captive Wastewater Incinerator Facilities in Anand & Kheda districts
Sr. Name of Industry Address of Industry District

1. Cambay Chem Khambhat Anand
2. Prism Industries Ltd. Khambhat Anand
3. Savita Intermediates Khambhat Anand
4. Tulsi Intermediates Khambhat Anand
5. JH Kharawala Khambhat Anand
6. P & B Pharmaceuticals Khambhat Anand
7. Chemical And Dyestuff Nadiad Kheda
8. Ferro Chem Industry Nadiad Kheda
9. Swana Pharmaceuticals Kheda Kheda
6.7. Hazardous wastes facilities in Gujarat
Common Hazardous Waste TSDF [Treatment Stabilisation Disposal Facilities]

(As on March 2009)
Sr. Operator of TSDF
1. Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd., Naroda, Ahmedabad
2. Green Environment Co-operative Society Ltd., Vatva, Ahmedabad.
3. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., Nandesari, Vadodara
4. Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., Ankleshwar
5. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. , Vapi
6. Gujarat Enviro Protection & Infrastructure Ltd., Surat
7. Gujarat Maritime Board, Alang dist: Bhavnagar
8. Saurashtra Enviro Project Pvt. Ltd., Juna Katariya Ta: Bhachau dist: Kutch
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HWIF [Common Hazardous Wastes Incineration Facility] in Gujarat
Sr. Operator of CHWIF

1. Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., Ankleshwar
2. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., GIDC Nandesari - Vadodara
3. Gujarat Enviro Project Infrastructure Ltd., Surat
4. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd., Vapi
Captive Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities
Sr. Management’s name

1. Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., PO: Petrochemicals Dist: Vadodara 391346
2. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Formerly IPCL), Vadodara. PO: Petrochemicals Dist: Vadodara
391346
3. Metrochem Industries Ltd., Ekalbara, PO: Umraya, Ta: Padra, Dist: Vadodara
4. Transpek Industries Limited, Ekalbara, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara
5. Colour Synth Group of Industries, Sr. no. 12, Block 244, Village Jiav, Ta: Choryasi
Dist: Surat
6. Atul Products Ltd., Agro Chemicals Div. Atul Dist: Valsad 396020
7. Panchmahal Steel Ltd, GIDC Estate Kalol, dist: Panchmahal
8. Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., PO: Dahej Dist: Bharuch
9. Shree Ram Alkalies & Chemicals, Jhagadia. 749, GIDC Jhagdia, dist: Bharuch 393110
10. Indian Petrochemicals Ltd., Gandhar Petrochemical Complex, PO: Dahej Ta: Vagra,
district Bharuch 392120
11. Reliance Petroleum Ltd., Jamnagar Village Moti Khavdi, PO: Digvijaynagar
Dist: Jamnagar 361140
12. Essar Oil Ltd. Jamnagar
13. Indo Gulf Corporation Ltd.; Unit Birla Copper HINDALCO Ind. Ltd., PO: Dahej
district Bharuch 392130
14. Agrimore Ltd., Atul PO: Atul Dist: Valsad 396020
15. Maradia Chemicals Ltd., Mardianagar Sitagadh, Ta: Sayla, Dist: Surendranagar (industry
closed)
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Captive Hazardous Waste Incinerators
Sr. Name of Industry location District
1. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Formerly IPCL) Vadodara Vadodara
2. GSFC – Polymer Unit Vadodara Vadodara
3. GACL (Sodium Cynide) Plant Petrochemicals area Vadodara
4. Admarc Polycoat Company Padra Vadodara
5. EI Dupont Savli Vadodara
6. Transpek Ind. Ltd (Ekalbara), Ekalbara Ta. Padra Vadodara.
7. Ineous ABS Ltd. Vadodara Vadodara
8. Gujarat Insecticides Ltd., Ankleshwar Bharuch
9. United Phosphorous Ltd., (Unit II) Ankleshwar Bharuch
10. Lupin Agrochem India Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch
11. Rallis India Ltd., Ankleshwar Bharuch
12. Pesticides India Ltd., Ankleshwar Bharuch
13. Godrej Industries, Ankleshwar Bharuch
14. Ficom Organics Ankleshwar Bharuch
15. IPCL, Dahej Bharuch
16. Wockhardt Ltd., (bulk drug divn), Ankleshwar Bharuch
17. Cadila Health Care Ankleshwar Bharuch
18. Zydus Cadila, Ankleshwar Bharuch
19. Hikal Ltd., Ankleshwar Bharuch
20. Isagro Asia Agrochemical Ltd., Ankleshwar Bharuch
21. Narmada Chematur Petrochemical Ltd., Bharuch Bharuch
22. Bilag Industries Vapi Valsad
23. Atul Industries Ltd., Atul Valsad
24. Sabero Organic Gujarat Ltd., Sarigam Valsad
25. United Phosphorous Ltd., Vapi Valsad
26. Cyanide & Chemicals Co. Ltd., Olpad Surat
27. Colourtex Industries Ltd., Pandesara Surat
28. Excel Industries Ltd., Bhavnagar Bhavnagar
29. Dishman Pharmaceutical & Chemicals Ltd Lodariyal Ahmedabad
30. Meghmani Organics Ltd. Vill. Chharodi Ahmedabad
31. Meghmani Industries Ltd. GIDC - Vatva Ahmedabad
32. Shreeji Petrochem Vithol Ta. Halol Panchmahal
33. LanXess ABS Ltd., Kalol Panchmahal
34. Casil Health Care Ltd., Nani Kadi Mehsana
35. Reliance Industries Ltd., Motikhavdi Jamnagar
36. KSEZ Plastic Units Association KSEZ, Gandhidham Kutch
37. Sun Plastic, Plot 5,6, Shed 1, Sector 10 B Gandhidham Kutch
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Sr. Name of Industry location District
38. Chemical And Dyestuff Nadiad Kheda
39. Swana Pharmaceuticals Varsola Kheda
40. P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Khambhat Anand
41. Bio-deal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., GIDC Wadhvan Surendranagar
508, GIDC Wadhvan,
6.8 Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants
Municipal township/ colony's Sewage Treatment Plants in Gujarat

[As on March 2009]
Sr. Location Operator’s name Status

1. IFFCO, Colony, Kalol dist. Gandhinagar IFFCO, Kalol In operation
dist. Gandhinagar
2. ONGC Colony, Palavasana dist. Mehsana ONGC, Mehsana In operation
Estate, Palavasana
dist. Mehsana
3. Jaspur Sewage Treatment Plant, Jaspur, Dist. Capital Project Division, In operation
Gandhinagar Gandhinagar
4. BMC, Tilaknagar, Bhavnagar Bhavnagar Municipal Not in
Corporation operation
5. Ultra Tech Cement Co.- Narmada Cement Ultra Tech Cement Co. In operation
Works' colony at Jafrabad dist. Amreli Ltd., at Kovaya dist.
Amreli
6. Ultra Tech Cement Co.- Gujarat Cement Ultra Tech Cement Co. In operation
Works’ township at Kovaya dist. Amreli Ltd., at Kovaya dist.
Amreli
7. Talaja, dist. Bhavnagar Talaja Nagarpalika In operation
8. GPPTL, Pipavav dist. Amreli Gujarat Pipavav Port In operation
Trust Ltd., at Pipavav
9. Air Port township, dist. Jamnagar Air Port Authority of In operation
India, Jamnagar
10. RIL township, dist. Jamnagar RIL, Jamnagar In operation
11. Essar township, dist. Jamnagar Essar Ltd., Jamnagar In operation
12. GSFC Township, Sikka, Jamnagar GSFC Sikka, Jamnagar In Operation
13. IOC Residence colony, Vadinar IOC Vadinar In Operation
14. INS Valsura, (Indian Navy) Jamnagar INS Valsura In Operation
15. Tata Chemicals Ltd., Township, Mithapur dist. Tata Chemicals Ltd., In operation
Jamnagar Mithapur
16. IFFCO township, Gandhidham dist. Kutch IFFCO, Gandhidham In operation
17. Valsad Sewage Treatment Plant Valsad Municipality, Not in
Valsad operation
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18. SMC, Anjana Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
19. SMC, Bhatar Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
20. SMC, Bamroli Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
21. SMC, Singanpore Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
22. SMC, Karanj Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
23. SMC, Bhesan Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat In operation
24. AMC, Behrampura, Old Pirana Sewage AMC, Ahmedabad In operation
Treatment Plant, Ahmedabad
25. AMC, Narol, New Pirana Terminal Sewage AMC, Ahmedabad In operation
Pumping Station, Ahmedabad
26. AMC, Vasna, Old Vasna Sewage treatment AMC, Ahmedabad In operation
plant, Ahmedabad
27. AMC, Vasna, New Vasna Terminal Sewage AMC, Ahmedabad In operation
Pumping Station, Ahmedabad
28. AMC, Narol, Proposed ASP technology based, AMC, Ahmedabad Proposed
near Pirana lagoon type STP, Ahmedabad
29. AMC, Behrampura, Proposed ASP technology AMC, Ahmedabad Proposed
based, near Pirana UASB, Ahmedabad
30. AMC, Vasna, Proposed ASP technology AMC, Ahmedabad Proposed
based, near Vasna, UASB, Ahmedabad
31. AMC, Vinzol, Proposed ASP technology AUDA, Ahmedabad Proposed
based, near Village Vinzol, Ahmedabad
32. AMC, Gyaspur, Proposed ASP technology AUDA, Ahmedabad Proposed
based, near Village Gyaspur, Ahmedabad
33. VMC, Atladra, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal In operation
Corporation
34. VMC, Tarsali, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal In operation
Corporation
35. VMC, Gajrawadi, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal In operation
Corporation
36. VMC, Atladra Vadodara (New STP - Vadodara Municipal under
JNNURM) Corporation construction
37 VMC, Kapurai Vadodara (JNNURM) Vadodara Municipal under
Corporation construction
38 VMC, Sayaji Garden Vadodara Vadodara Municipal under
(JNNURM) Corporation construction
39 VMC, Chhani, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal under planning
Corporation
40 Indian Petrochemicals Ltd., Township, IPCL, Vadodara In operation
Vadodara
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41 IOCL Refinery, Township, Vadodara IOC, Gujarat Refinery, In operation
Vadodara
42 Nirma, Township, Savli, dist. Vadodara Nirma Ltd., Savli In operation
43 GSFC Fertilizernagar, Vadodara GSFC, Fertilizernagar, In operation
Vadodara
44 Vallabh Vidyanagar, dist. Anand Vallabh Vidyanagar In operation
45 Anand Anand Municipality, Oxidation pond
Anand
46 Viramgam, dist. Ahmedabad Viramgam Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
47 Nadiad, dist. Kheda Nadiad Nagarpalika Not in
operation
48 Karjan, dist. Vadodara Karjan Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
49 Umreth dist. Anand Umreth Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
50 Modasa, dist. Sabarkantha Modasa Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
51 Dhrampur, dist. Surat Dhrampur Nagarpalika Proposed
52 Mandvi, dist. Kutch Mandavi Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
53 Himmatnagar, dist. Sabarkantha Himmatnagar Oxidation pond
Nagarpalika
54 Idar, dist. Sabarkantha Idar Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
55 Anjar, dist. Kutch Anjar Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
56 Ankalav, dist. Anand Ankalav Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
57 Mandavi, dist. Surat Mandavi Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
58 Gandevi, dist. Navsari Gandevi Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
59 Patan Patan Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
60. Kalol, dist. Gandhinagar Kalol Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
61. Palanpur, dist. Banaskantha Palanpur Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
62. Dehgam, dist. Gandhinagar Dehgam Nagarpalika Oxidation pond
63 Ambuja Cement Ltd. Township Ambuja Cement Ltd. In operation
64. Madhapar, Sewage Treatment Plant, Rajkot Rajkot Municipal In operation
Corporation
65. Raiya; Sewage Treatment Plant, Rajkot Rajkot Municipal Under
Corporation Construction
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6.9 Bio-medical wastes facilities in Gujarat
Common CBMWF [Common Bio-Medical Waste Facilities] (as on March 2009)
Districts HCFs beds

Sr. Name, Address & phone of CBMWF
covered covered covered
1. En-vision Engineers (P) Ltd. Surat, Valsad, 3081 10,250
Bhatar Disposal Site, Surat Municipal Bharuch,
Corporation, Gokulnagar, Nr. Azadnagar Navsari, Dang
road, Bhatar, Surat
(o) 0261- 2470653, 2472374,
Fax : 0261- 2478518, (M) 9426118309
2. E-Coli Waste Management System, Plot 14/1, Sabarkantha 980 4095
Saket Ind. Estate, Banaskantha,
Vill. Moraiya, Ta. Sanand, Ahmedabad Mehsana,
(W) 02717-251695, 9909947570 (o) 079- Surendranagar
27560808, (M) 98254194049 Ahmedabad
3. Semb Ramky Environmental Management Ahmedabad 989 8681
Private Ltd. Plot 28, Ashwamegh, Changodar Gandhinagar
GIDC, Ta. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad. (o)079-
6304248 / 6301520 (M) 9898491191
4. Care BMW Incineration, Plot 1216, Santej, Ahmedabad 1648 6739
Ta. Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar Mehsana
(o) 7454687 (M) 9825323330 Patan, Anand
5. Pollucare Biomedical Management Ahmedabad, 451 3186
Pvt. Ltd., Plot 182, Geratnagar, Ta. Duskoi, Gandhinagar,
Ahmedabad Anand, Kheda,
(o) 079- 7558070 (M) 9925004645
6. Quantum Environment Engineers Vadodara 1675 6750
Nr. Sewage treatment plant, Survey no. 467/1,
Atladra - Munjmahuda, Vadodara
(o) 0265- 2353258-59 Fax: 0265- 2354119
(M) 9825050490
7. Samvedana BMW Incinerator Panchmahal, 900 6760
Plot 217/1, Chandrapura Industrial Estate, Ta. Dahod, Anand,
Halol, Dist: Panchmahal Vadodara
(W) 02692-261514 (M) 9227125467
8. Distro Med Services, Rajkot, 2020 8800
Kuvadwa GIDC, Plot 272-273, Rajkot- Amreli, Kutch
Ahmedabad NH, Rajkot
(o) 0281-2225233, 2382853
9. BMW-IMA, Bhavnagar Bhavnagar. 432 3579
GMP Godown, 111/F, Old Bundar,
Bhavnagar (o) 0278-2429750/ 2426097, (M)
9824220712
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Districts HCFs beds
Sr. Name, Address & phone of CBMWF
covered covered covered
10. Dev. Bio-Medical Waste Management Jamnagar 150 2000
services
Plot 768 A, GIDC, Phase II, Dred, Jamnagar
(o) 0288-2670000/ 2558027, (M) 9824293709
11. Girnar Bio Medical Waste Services. Junagadh 355 1855
Managed by : Sorath Tabibi Sangh.
Plot 1746, GIDC II, Dolatpura, Junagadh (M)
9825262156
12. Porbandar Manav Seva Charitable Trust, Porbandar 183 330
Ravaliya Plot, Nr. Ghediya School, Porbandar
360 575 Survey no. 82/1, Nr. GIDC, Khapat
Village, Dist. Porbandar
(o) 0286 - 2246374 (M) 9426205681
Total 12864 63,025
Name of Hospitals having own (BMW) Incinerator

Sr. Name of Hospital No. of Beds
1. Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad 1822
2. SSG Hospital, Nr. Aradhna cinema, Vadodara 1118
3. K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Waghodia-Vadodara 530
4. Kashiba Gordhandas Patel Children Hospital, Jalaram marg, Vadodara 135
5. Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Goraj, Waghodia 135
6. Western Railway Hospital, Pratapnagar 96
7. New Civil Hospital, Majura Gate, Surat 1050
8. Shri Sardar Smarak Hospital, Bardoli, Dist: Surat 200
9. KAPS (Kakrapar Atomic Power Station) Hospital, Anumala, Surat 50
10. Shree Sayaji Hospital, Petlad, Anand 119
11. Shri Krishna Hospital & Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad, 550
Anand
12. The Cambay General Hospital, Anand 160
13. Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Kheda 140
14. General Hospital, Nadiad, Kheda 210
15. Western Railway Main Hospital, Dahod 130
16. Haria Lakhamshi Govindji Rotary Hospital & Nukem Blood Bank, Vapi 200
dist: Valsad
17. General Hospital, Deesa, Dist: Banaskantha 63
18. Samarpan General Hospital, Dwarka road, Jamnagar 200
19. Tata Chemical Hospital, Mithapur, Jamnagar 140
20. Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar 709
21. CU Shah Medical College, Surendranagar 500
Total 8257
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6.10 The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000
The MSW (M & H) Rules 2000 came into force from 25.9.2000. It is obligatory on the part
of all the municipal authorities to arrange for collection, segregation, transportation and
suitable disposal of municipal wastes of the municipal towns/cities. They need to obtain
authorisation of the GPCB for the compliance of these Rules. Under these rules all
municipal authorities responsible for collection, segregation, storage, transportation,
processing & disposal of municipal solid wastes are covered.
The municipal authority or an operator of a facility needs to make an application in Form-I,
for grant of authorization for setting up of waste processing and disposal facility including
landfills, to the state Board.
As of now, there are 159 Nagarpalika, 7 Municipal Corporations, 5 Notified Areas and 1
Urban Development Authority in the State of Gujarat are identified by this Board. So far as
responsible authority to comply with the MSW Rules-2000.
The validity of authorisation issued to 141 Local bodies has expired on 31.12.2008. The
Board has prior to expiry of authorisation instructed all ULBs to obtain authorisation.
The concept of common secured landfills is applied in the State for treatment and disposal
of the Municipal Solid Waste generated in the towns and cities. Govt. of Gujarat has
constituted Gujarat Urban Development Co. Ltd. to undertake the Municipal Solid Waste
Management in small and medium cities across the state. The GUDCL has proposed 17
clusters consisting 110 ULBs and additional 41 ULBs are linked with Municipal
Corporations located in close proximity. Nine ULBs brought within ambit of GERRP-
Gujarat Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction project. The issue of landfill site
selection for remaining 34 ULBs is under consideration and resolve subsequently by
GUDCL. The MSW generated from ULBs located within such clusters, shall be treated by
vermi-composting. The vermi-composting plant at 72 ULBs are in operation and at 23
ULBs work are under progress.
The development activities of landfill for Khambhat Cluster and Himmatnagar cluster are
under progress. Gujarat Maritime Board has already developed and commissioned landfill
site for Alang Notified Area. Surat Municipal Corporation has developed landfill site. The
Vadodara and Rajkot Municipal Corporation has started construction of landfill site.
Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Junagadh Municipal Corporations have not yet started activities
to develop landfill site for disposal of Municipal Solid Waste.
6.11 The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001
The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules came into existence with effect from 16th
of May 2001 under powers conferred to Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Under these rules, every manufacturer, importer, reconditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler,
auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, processing, sale,
repurchase & use of batteries or components thereof is covered.
For the implementation of these rules in the state of Gujarat, Gujarat Pollution Control
Board started inventory, which is an ongoing process, and until now, 538 shops engaged
in battery sales, services monitored.
The Board advised all Manufacturers to publish an advertisement in local dailies at least
twice in a year to create awareness among public regarding the use of lead acid batteries
and statutory requirement under the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001.
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Seminars, workshops were organised to educate people involved in battery activities for
effective implementation of these Rules.
The Board receives half yearly returns in prescribed forms specified for each category viz.
manufacturer, importer, reconditioner, assembler, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk
consumer. These returns are scrutinised and annual report is submitted to CPCB
periodically.
The Dealers are required to file half yearly return to the manufacturer. Even though, the
Board is carrying out monitoring of these Dealers. The Board also guide to fill up half
yearly returns. In order to protect environment they are also being educated about the
concept of buy back of used lead acid batteries and advantage thereof. This will help to
discourage unorganised sector of unauthorised transaction of lead acid batteries.
6.12 Collection of Water Cess
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess, Act 1977 provides for levy and
collection of cess from the industries and local authorities for the water consumed by them.
With a view to augment the resources of the Central and the State Boards for the
Prevention and Control of Pollution, the Government of India have made necessary rules
under the said Act which were notified on 26th July 1978 under Section 17 of the Act. The
Gujarat Pollution Control Board has been declared as an ‘Authority’ for collecting water
cess from the industries and local bodies in the State. Under Section 6 of the said Act,
powers to levy and effect recovery of water cess have been delegated to the Member
Secretary of the Board and powers to remit the recovery to the Central Government under
Section 6 (4) of the Act has been conferred to the Board by the State Government.
Under Section 13 of the said Act, a provision has been made for appeal by any person or
local body aggrieved by an order of the cess assessment. For this, an Appellate Committee,
headed by the Chairman of the Board, has been constituted.
The status regarding the assessment of water cess collection was as follow:
Year
Sr. Particulars
2006 - 2007 2007 - 2008 2008 - 2009
1. Number of units assessed 2,811 2,104 2,413
2. Number of assessment order issued. 4,758 4,511 5,266
3. Amount collected Rs. in lakh 1,684.19 1,101.73 3,083.14
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6.13. Air Action Plans- Plans - Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Vapi & Gandhinagar.
[1] Ahmedabad Air Pollution Control Action Plan
During the period under report, EPCA – [Environment Pollution (Prevention &
Control) Authority] constituted as per the Supreme Court’s order by the MoEF, GoI,
under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhure Lal, accompanied with Ms Sunita Narain,
Member, EPCA conducted special review meeting on 26.7.2008 with respect to BRTS
project of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at Ahmedabad and another meeting on
5.2.2009 at Delhi.
EPCA complemented all the officials and noted that the progress made in the
implementation of the Air Action Plan for Ahmedabad was very satisfactory. They
anticipated continuity of similar trend in future.
Bringing down Air Pollution level in Ahmedabad
Through the implementation of the Air Pollution Action Plan, it has been possible to
bring down SPM [suspended particulate matter and RSPM [Respirable suspended
particulate matter] in the city of Ahmedabad significantly.
The results of Ambient Air Quality monitoring in Residential areas under NAMP
program indicate RSPM 80 microgram per cubic meter in year 2008, 83 microgram
per cubic meter in year 2007, against 96 in year 2006, 134 in year 2005 and as high as
198 in year 2001.
85 cities in India monitored periodically, to record RSPM [Respirable suspended
particulate matter] level, under the NAMP [National Ambient Monitoring
Programme], the report of the CPCB, Delhi for polluting cities based on ambient air
quality, shows the ranking of Ahmedabad improved from 4th in year 2001 to, 13th in
year 2005, 43rd in year 2006 and 66th in the year 2008, position.
At Nehru Bridge, RSPM was found 158 microgram per cubic metre in 2005 which has
come down to 133 in year 2006, 105 in year 2007, and measured 112 in year 2008.
Air quality is monitored at 14 stations and they overall indicates fall in SPM and
RSPM. In regard to SO2 [sulphur dioxides] and NOx [oxides of nitrogen] which are the
other relevant parameters in assessing the quality of air, in all stations, they remained
within limits.
Progress achieved :
The major milestones achieved in implementation of Ahmedabad Air Action Plan are
as follows:
Total 66 CNG stations are operational in Ahmedabad: 50 by Adanis and 16 by HPCL.
AMC / AMTS has put 566 CNG buses on road along with 50 low floor Euro -III
Diesel buses. GSRTC is running 155 CNG buses on Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar route
and entire fleet on this route in on CNG mode. There are more than 44,144 CNG auto
rickshaws in Ahmedabad; out of which 31,237 are new rickshaws while rest are
conversion.
Under Vehicle Inspection Program, 125 PUC Centres as per revised system are
registered in Ahmedabad; which consists of 100 Centres for Petrol vehicles (with four
gas analyser) and 25 for diesel vehicles.
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Regarding industrial air pollution control, identified industries having major boilers
are in process of further up-gradation of air pollution control measures in form of ESP
[electro static precipitators], Bag Filters. The industrial units are categorised based on
fuel consumption & performance of existing APCD [air pollution control devices].
Out of 129 units, first phase 30 units have already procured bag filters & ESP. Second
phase 34 units upgraded APCD, o4 units under progress. Third phase 34 units
upgraded APCD, 23 units under progress. Remaining units are in process of upgrading
their APCD. Over 258 industrial units in Ahmedabad have switched over to Natural
Gas as fuel.
Based on the report prepared by L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad, on
‘Integrated air pollution control system for cupola foundries’ in Ahmedabad, foundry
Units are in process of carrying out technological up-gradation. About 105 units have
upgraded APCM.
AMC has initiated construction of 12 kms corridor as a part of BRTS (Bus Rapid
Transit System) to enhance public transport. District Civil Supplies officials have
inspected 16 units engaged in Lubricating Oil mfg / trading units, seized goods worth
Rs. 2.88 Lakhs in 2008. AMC and AUDA have undertaken several projects of
construction of flyover, over bridges, underpass, river bridge, widening of roads, etc.
under traffic and transportation management.
[2] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Vadodara
Vadodara is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air
pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented
and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Vadodara.
During the period under report, the Task Force, Vadodara reviewed progress of
implementation in the review meetings held on 2.8.2008 and 31.1.2009. Important
milestones of this action plan are as under:
¾ Now, there are 10 CNG filling stations [7 by Adani Energy Ltd., 3 GAIL], 3 Auto
LPG filling stations functional in the city. Out of 10 CNG filling stations, 4
stations are online, 5 stations are Daughter booster stations and remaining one is
Daughter station. Average CNG salein Vadodara is 50,000 kg per day.
¾ Vadodara Municipal Corporation has recommenced Public Transport in the city in
May 2008 on cleaner fuel CNG. Initially 25 buses were put in to operation by
VMC contracted agency VITCOS. At present 110 CNG buses are on road. Buses
are plying on 197 routes covering 12,000 kms and catering to 1,25,000 passengers.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation has won the award for excellence in Urban
Mobility for this city bus service, during the Conference on Urban Mobility India
held in December 2008 sponsored by Government of India.
¾ There are 6824 auto rickshaws operating on CNG. 2206 LMVs on CNG while
9706 LMVs are operating on LPG.
¾ 53 PUC Centres are functional as per revised norms of Government of India and
having computerisation. Out of these, 31 centres (with 4 gas analyser) are for
petrol driven vehicles and 22 Centres are for diesel driven vehicles.
¾ 33 Centres for petrol vehicles and 15 Centres for diesel vehicles which are in
operation. RTO carries out road inspection for polluting vehicles on regular basis
and fined the defaulters.
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¾ There are 65 traffic junctions identified as 'A' category. Timer signals are provided
at 17 junctions.
¾ About 85 % city area is covered under door to door municipal waste collection
system.
¾ Construction of new MSW secured land fill site at Jambuva is near completion.
¾ The works of construction of over of over bridges at various junctions of NH-8
bypass are in progress. The construction of Vadsar Flyover is also in progress.
¾ Around 68 industries located in and around Vadodara city are operating on natural
gas as fuel.
¾ Most petrol pumps are fitted with premix dispensers.
¾ There are 24 registered retrofitters of CNG kits in the city.
¾ Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out as per CPCB guidelines at 10 stations
which comprises of 3 stations under NAMP and 3 stations under SAMP. The
ambient air quality trends are showing improvement of air quality in Vadodara as
RSPM concentration in residential areas under NAMP is found to be 56.09
microgram per cum. in year 2008 compared to 86.1 microgram per cum. in year
2007. The RSPM levels in old city area Dandia Bazar were found to be 115.29
microgram per cum. (annual average) in 2005 are now improved to 67.39
microgram per cum. in year 2008.
[3] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Ankleshwar- district Bharuch
Ankleshwar has been identified as a 'non-attainment' town by the CPCB, Delhi, in
terms of air pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan to mitigate
the situation has been drawn up as directed by the CPCB, Delhi. in line of the Air
Action Plan - Ahmedabad. The approved plan is being monitored by the District level
Task Force headed by District Collector, Bharuch.
During the period under report, five meetings of Task Force, Bharuch held at district
level for review and implementation of Air Action Plan.
¾ There are three CNG stations functional at Gadkhol, Bholav and Valiya Chokdi
and 2 LPG stations functional near GNFC and JT College road in and around
Ankleshwar and Bharuch. Moreover, one LPG station is under progress near
Collector office, Bharuch.
¾ Supply of Bharat-II norms fuel and Registration of only Bharat-II compliance new
vehicles started since 1.4.2005.
¾ A team of Dist. Supply officer & Mamlatdar carry out checking of petrol pumps
for fuel adulteration of Naphtha, Kerosene and solvent, periodically. FC & CA
dept. has issued a circular to maintain at least 500 metre distance between storage
of kerosene and petrol/diesel.
¾ Six registered PUC centres for Petrol and Diesel as per new norms are in
operation.
¾ Ankleshwar Nagarpalika & Ankleshwar Notified area are developing facility for
door-to-door collection of garbage and litters and disposal site for MSW.
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¾ For control of industrial air pollution, supplementary air pollution control action
plan is prepared and is under implementation. Based on survey carried out for
inventory of industrial units using solid conventional fuel, having process emission
etc. 273 industrial units have installed APCM.
¾ 366 industries are running on natural gas.
¾ Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality sampling carried out at 7 critical points.
¾ Control Room was opened and operated at RO, Bharuch during winter.
¾ Survey of chemicals trading as well as industrial units was carried out for
identification of source of fugitive emission.
[4] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Surat
Surat is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air
pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented
and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by District Collector, Surat.
During the period under report, progress of implementation was reviewed by the
Task Force, Surat. Important milestones of this task are as under:
¾ Registration of new vehicles having Bharat II norms for 2 & 3 wheelers
mandatory, and Bharat-III norms for 4 wheelers made compulsory.
¾ Supply of fuel in Surat conforms to Euro-III norms.
¾ 41 (Petrol) & 11 (Diesel) i.e. total 52 computerised PUC centres are put in
operation. On road vehicle inspection is regularly carried out by FSL, DSO &
RTO.
¾ Construction of 5 bridges & 31 traffic signals, 96 traffic island & 6 flyovers are
completed by SMC & one is under construction stage at Kapodra.
¾ Out of total 65 petrol pump outlets, 54 outlets have premix oil dispensers.
¾ 25 CNG stations & 5 LPG stations are in operation. Total CNG vehicles are 53563
& LPG vehicles are 20106. One more CNG station is under planning.
¾ 8 Ambient Air Quality monitoring stations are in operation in addition to this
stations, ambient air monitoring is carried out by the Board at more five locations
in A.K. road & V.D. road.
¾ 225 air pollution potential units are identified for air pollution control monitoring
under air action plan.
¾ 108 CNG based city bus services is plied by SMC in Surat.
¾ Door to door garbage collection system is introduced in all the city zones of Surat.
[5] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Rajkot
Rajkot is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air
pollutants RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and
monitored by the District level Task Force headed by District Collector, Rajkot.
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During the period under report, meetings of Task Force, Rajkot took place on monthly
basis and progress of implementation was reviewed. Few important milestones
of this task are as under:
¾ Regarding supply of Bharat-II norms fuel and Registration of only Bharat-II
compliance new vehicle started since 1.4.2005, at all the petrol pumps outlets of
Rajkot, Euro-II is sold.
¾ Ethanol is in short supply presently, therefore blending is not carried out.
¾ Regularly road inspection by RTO is carried out. Total 16 no.s PUC centre for
petrol driven vehicles and 8 No.s PUC centres for Diesel Driven vehicles are in
operation. All centres are having Four Gas Analyser system.
¾ Non destined commercial vehicles are restricted from entering vehicles from 9.00
AM to 21.00 Hrs.
¾ A team of FSL, RTO and Civil Supply is working for fuel testing & monitoring.
¾ Monitoring of air polluting industries have been strengthen. Area wise monitoring
has been initiated as per CPCB guidelines. 122 industries have provided air
pollution control devices.
¾ There are three Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in the city and monthly
average results are reviewed.
¾ All 32 outlets have premix oil dispensers.
¾ Total 6 No.s of existing CNG outlets in Rajkot city & 3 No.s proposed CNG
outlets. Total 2 No.s LPG outlets in Rajkot city. Total 8317 vehicles are converted
in to CNG till date.
¾ 45 CNG Buses of RMC are being plied in Rajkot city, and additional 10 CNG
Buses will join shortly.
¾ One industry is connected with industrial gas fuel by GSPC. The gas pipeline is
laid upto Lodhika estate. Gas connectivity for Shapar and Aji Industrial estates is
proposed.
¾ Ring road connecting Jamnagar - Morbi highway, Kalawad and Gondal road is
made functional. One flyover at KKV hall is under progress. Construction of
flyover at railway crossing is under progress. Under bridge near Mahila college is
made functional.
¾ Construction work for BRTS projects is likely to be started.
¾ RMC planted 3500 plants in industrial and reserved plot area. Plantation of 10,000
plants carried out along Rajkot Junction to Bhaktinagar Railway track.
[5 -A] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Morbi-Wankaner dist. Rajkot

¾ There is 1 CNG outlet in Morbi Area by GSPC.
¾ 272 industrial units switched over to natural gas as fuel in Morbi-Wankaner area.
Couple of industrial units have upgraded APC system.
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[5 -B] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Wadhvan dist. Surendranagar
¾ 15 nos. Industrial units switched over to natural gas as fuel in Wadhvan GIDC.
[6] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Jamnagar
Jamnagar is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air
monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Jamnagar.
During the period under report, the District Collector conducted three meetings of
Task Force, Jamnagar on 6.2.2008, 10.11.2008 and 25.3.2009, and reviewed progress
of implementation. Few important milestones of this task are as under:
¾ Fuel confirming to EURO II Standards is being supplied in the city. Checking of
adulteration of lubricating oil continued.
¾ LPG stations at Reliance and at Victoria bridge are functional.
¾ All registered PUC centres have Four Gas Analyser. There are 7 Diesels and 6
petrol PUC centres in the city.
¾ To reduce traffic conjunction at important junctions, police officials will take
measures at the earliest.
¾ Traffic signals with timers at junctions is under planning.
¾ On road vehicles inspection for adulterated fuel and PUC is carried out by RTO,
and fined defaulters.
¾ JMC had identified parking plots, removed of encroachment on roads and
expedited widening of roads at designated places.
¾ Railway has yet not given clearance for over bridge construction near Mehul
cinema and Gulabnagar.
¾ Door-to-door garbage collection is covered within 70 % area and care is being
taken for proper disposal of wastes.
¾ Road sides plantation from Pavanchakki towards Lalpur is planned.
¾ Monitoring of industries is carried out regularly and the results are found within
norms.
¾ JMC proposed to make a compost plant.
¾ Due to effort made by the Task Force, SPM level reduce from 244.33
microgram/cum. in 2004 to 172.67 microgram/cum. in 2008-09, and RSPM level
reduce from 129.75 microgram/cum. in 2004 to 93.75 microgram/cum. in 2008-09.
on annual average basis.
[7] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Vapi
Vapi was among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air
monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Valsad.
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During the period under report, meetings of Task Force, Valsad took place and
progress of implementation was reviewed. Few important milestones of this task are
as under:
¾ Bharat II vehicles are made compulsory. Registration of new vehicles is allowed

only as per Bharat II compliance.
¾ RTO checked vehicles.
¾ About 12 industrial units installed ESP and about 29 units installed bag filters in
Vapi GIDC. This help in reduction of RSPM and SPM levels both in GIDC area
and Vapi Town. From July 2006 onwards RSPM and SPM levels have shown
continuous declining trend with readings of RSPM touching 60 micrograms per
Nm3.
¾ Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out at six critical stations.
¾ For supply of Natural gas :
- Gujarat Gas Company laid 33.2 km. gas distribution network pipeline in GIDC
Vapi & Sarigam. GGCL is signing with customers in Vapi, Sarigam, Bhilad &
Morai areas for gas supply.
- GSPC has signed agreement with 120 customers in Vapi and 35 customers in
Sarigam area. Supply of natural gas to 88 units in Vapi and 20 units in Sarigam
area already commissioned.
[8] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Gandhinagar
The Air Pollution Control Action Plan has been prepared for Gandhinagar being the
capital in line of the Air Action Plan, Ahmedabad and the plan having been approved
for implementations, which is monitored at the District level Task Force headed by
Collector, Gandhinagar.
During the period under report, three meetings of Task Force Committee held at
district level for review and implementation of Air Action Plan.
¾ Supply of fuel conforms to EURO-III (Bharat-II)specifications from 1.4.2005 in

Gandhinagar, and this is as per the standard laid down.
¾ On road inspection is carried out by joint team of Civil Supply Department, FSL,
ARTO-Gandhinagar & Police Department. 03 PUC centre for Petrol & Diesel as
per new norms is registered.
¾ No traffic congestion in Gandhinagar at present. However, as per Notification

dated 31.12.2005 entry of non-destined heavy vehicles in the city especially
passing through GH & CH roads is restricted.
¾ All the six petrol pumps are having at least one 2T oil premixed dispensers.
¾ Four CNG station and two LPG station are in operation. For new LPG station,
NOC was granted by the Collector Office. Separate arrangement is made for CNG
fuelling GSRTC Buses.
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¾ Total 105 buses on roads of Gandhinagar Depot are running on CNG. At present
60 % area of Gandhinagar is covered for door to door collection of MSW by the
Notified Area Authority a wormy compost project is at sector 21, Gandhinagar, on
experimental basis. The issue of development of MSW disposal site is pursued.
¾ Specific Action Plan finalised for Thermal Power Plant, GSECL, Gandhinagar.
GSECL is asked for implementation of this plan including NEERI
recommendations.
¾ Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out at two different locations/ stations i.e.
in Sector 8 and Sector 30, as per CPCB guidelines. Ambient air quality monitoring
at third station in Sector 24 is carried out by GSECL, Gandhinagar.
¾ The Chairman of the Board asked GSECL, Gandhinagar to submit month wise
action points and review in each meeting. GSECL is also instructed to maintain
coal blending, operate ESP with maximum efficiency and take steps to prevent
fugitive emission from coal yard area.
¾ restricting the entry of non destined heavy vehicles in the city, especially passing
through GH & CH roads.
6.14. The Environmental Clearance – Public Hearing
Setting up of new industries and expansion of existing industries, or discharge of untreated
wastes and effluents from industries, cities or towns and other human settlements, dumping
of wastes etc., for classified projects requires Environmental Clearance. The Authorities
under these regulations are MoEF and Forest and Environment Department of the State
Government.
The Public Hearing as per Notification dated 14.9.2006 issued by Ministry of Environment
and Forests, GoI for various industries for their new units or expansion activities within
Gujarat are organised during April 2008 to March 2009 as follow :
Sr. Name of the applicant location district Date of PH

1. Tarak Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Ekalbara, 04.04.2008
Ekalbara, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara dist. Vadodara
2. A.K. Formaline (I) Pvt. Ltd., Bhachau 04.04.2008

village Nani Chiral, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for dist. Kutch
Category 'A', proposed formaldehyde plant.
3. Ambuja Cement Ltd., S. no. 203 to 210 & 214 Sanand 18.04.2008
near Iyava, Ta. Sanand dist. Ahmedabad dist. Ahmedabad
4. Sabacic India Ltd. Umraya, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara Umraya, 09.05.2008
dist. Vadodara
5. Bhavnagar Energy Company Limited, Village Padva 13.05.2008
Village Padva, Ta. Ghogha, Bhavnagar for Category Dist. Bhavnagar.
'A' proposed 600 MW lignite based power plant
6. ONGC Ltd., Nadiad 15.05.2008
NELP-III, Block No. CB-ONN-2001/1, in Cambay Dist: Kheda
Basin, Dist. Kheda for Category 'A' Exp. Drilling
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7. Zephyr Synthetics Pvt. Ltd., Khambat, 16.05.2008
Block No. 345/P, village Lunaj, Ta. Khambhat, Dist Dist. Anand.
Anand for Category 'A' proposed to manufacture 4.50
MT/Month Resolving Agents
8. Philips Carbon Black Limited, Mundra, 23.05.2008
Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch, for Category 'A' proposed Dist: Kutch.
Carbon Black Mfg. plant and co-generation power
plant
9. Alembic Ltd., Padra, 27.05.2008
(API DIV), Vill. Karkhadi, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara Dist. Vadodara.
for Category 'A' Bulk Drugs production
10. Gujarat Gokul Power Ltd., village Nani 30.05.2008
Nani Naroli, Ta. Mangrol, Dist. Surat for Category 'B' Naroli,
proposed 135 MW Lignite based Power Plant Dist. Surat
11. Asahi Songwon Colors Limited, Kadi Dist: 10.06.2008
village Indrad, Ta. Kadi, Dist. Mehsana for Category Mehsana
'A' proposed expansion project
12. Aksharchem India Limited, Kadi Dist: 10.06.2008
village Indrad, Ta.Kadi, Dist. Mehsana for Category Mehsana
'A' proposed expansion project
13. Toranto Cement Industries, Gondal, 17.06.2008
101, Aalap-B, Limbda Chowk, Rajkot for Category Dist. Rajkot.
'B' Cement Plant
14. Vraj Integrated Textile Park Ltd., village Bidaj, 17.06.2008
village Bidaj, Dist. Kheda for Category 'B' Industrial Dist. Kheda
Park
15. ONGC Ltd., NELP-V, village Vagra, 19.06.2008
Block No. CB-OSN-2003/1, in Cambay Basin, Dist. Dist. Bharuch
Bharuch for Category 'A' Exploration Drilling
16. GHCL Limited, village Ajotha, 20.06.2008
Ta. Sutrapada & Veraval, Dist. Junagadh for Category Dist. Junagadh
'B' Rangpur & Ajotha Limestone Mine
17. Nandan Exim Limited Paldi, 20.06.2008
Saijpur-Gopalpur, Pirana road, Piplej, Ahmedabad for Ahmedabad
Category 'A' a new co-generation power plant
18. Bharat Chemicals Industries, village Bhethali 27.06.2008
near Bhethali, Ta. Veraval, Dist. Junagarh for Dist. Junagadh
Category 'A', Limestone Lease
19. Krishna Chemicals, village Bhetali 27.06.2008
near Bethali, Ta. Veraval, Dist. Junagadh for Dist. Junagadh
Category 'A', Limestone Lease
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20. Amul Cement Industries, village Patapar 02.07.2008
Patapar, Dist. Junagadh for Category 'B' Cement Plant Dist.Junagadh
21. Budhnath Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd., Khadia 02.07.2008
village Khadia, District. Junagadh for proposed Dist. Junagadh
Category 'B' mining activities
22. Smt. Nirmalaben S.Mehta, Jamkalyanpur 04.07.2008
village Mahadeva & Gandhavi , Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Dist. Jamnagar.
Jamnagar for Category 'A', Bauxite mine
23. Videocon Industries, Rajula 11.07.2008
At Pipavav, Dist. Amreli for Category 'A', 2 x 800 Dist. Amreli
MW coal based Thermal Power Plant
24. Amul Cement Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 88/1, village Ardoi, Ta. Rajkot 16.07.2008
Kotda Sangani, Dist. Rajkot for mini cement plant
25. Niral Cement Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 86, Hadamatala Rajkot 16.07.2008
Industrial Area, village Hadamtala, Ta. Kotda
Sangani, Dist. Rajkot for mini cement plant
26. Ashwamegh Cement Industries, Rajkot 16.07.2008
R.S. 87, Hadamatala Industrial Area, village
Hadamtala, Ta. Kotda Sangani, Dist. Rajkot for mini
cement plant
27. Godson Cement Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot 16.07.2008
cement plant
28. Shan Cement Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot 16.07.2008
cement plant
29. Power Cement Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 76/P-3; Hadamatala Rajkot 16.07.2008
30. Polad Cement Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 76/P-2; Hadamatala Rajkot 17.07.2008
31. Midland Concrete Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 65/P, Hadamatala Rajkot 17.07.2008
32. Everest Cement Industries, Rajkot 17.07.2008
Hadamtala,
Ta. Kotda Sangani, Dist. Rajkot for mini cement plant
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33. Shreenathji Cement Industries, Rajkot 17.07.2008
R.S. 44, Plot 6,7,8 , Hadamatala Industrial Area,
village Hadamtala, Ta. Kotda Sangani, Dist. Rajkot
for mini cement plant
34. Sarang Cement Pvt. Ltd., R.S. 47, Plot 34/35, Rajkot 17.07.2008
Hadamatala Industrial Area, village Hadamtala, Ta.
Kotda Sangani, Dist. Rajkot for mini cement plant
35. Gajanan Cement Company, Morbi 18.07.2008

village Kalikanagar, Lakhdhirpur Road, Ta. Morbi, Dist. Rajkot
Dist. Rajkot for Category 'B', Cement Plant (grinding
unit)
36. Kiri Dyes & Chemicals Ltd., Padra, 18.07.2008

Village: Dudhvada, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A' Dist. Vadodara
expansion of dyes manufacturing unit along with CPP
700 MTM to 7500 MTM
37. Lonsen Kiri Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd., Padra, 18.07.2008

village Dudhvada, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Dist. Vadodara
Category 'A' setting up a dye manufacturing Unit
38. Tata Chemicals Ltd., village Iswariya, 22.07.2008

village Ishwariya & Devda, Kutiyana Taluka, Dist. Dist. Porbandar
Porbandar for Category 'A' Limestone Mines
39. Sid Finechem, Sanand, 23.07.2008

Block 173-174, Ajanta Industrial Estate, Vasna-Iyava, Dist. Ahmedabad
Ta. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad for Category 'A'
manufacturing of synthetic organic chemical &
chemical intermediates
40. Cadila Healthcare Limited (Fine Chemical Division) Sanand, 23.07.2008

Block No.265-267, Behind Kishan Cold storage, Dist.
Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Sanand, Ahmedabad for Ahmedabad
Category 'A' bulk drugs unit & intermediate unit
41. Aniket Pharma (P) Ltd., Kalol, 29.07.2008

Plot 9-11, Milan Industries Estate, village Santej, Dist.
Vadsar Road, Kalol Dist. Gandhinagar for Category Gandhinagar
'A', bulk drugs manufacturing unit
42. ONGC Limited, Kadi, 12.08.2008

NELP-VI, Block CB-ONN-2004/1, Mehsana for Dist. Mehsana
Category 'A', exploratory drilling
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43. ONGC Limited Lambhvel 22.08.2008
NELP-VI, Block-CB-ONN-2004/2, Dist. Anand for Dist. Anand
Category 'A', exploratory drilling
44. Kuchchh Steels Pvt. Ltd., village Gunau, 26.08.2008
Village Gunau, Ta. Lakhpath, Dist. Kutch for Dist. Kutch
Category 'A' Sponge Iron Plant
45. Shivaji Cement Co., Morbi, Dist. 26.08.2008
Rangpur, Morbi-Jetpur Road, Ta. Morbi, Dist. Rajkot Rajkot
for Category 'B', Cement grinding unit
46. ONGC Limited, Vagra, 29.08.2008
Block-CB-ONN-2004/4, Cambay Basin, NELP-VI, Dist. Bharuch
Bharuch for Category 'A', exploratory drilling
47. Maruti Cement Ind., Samdhiyala 29.08.2008
village Samdhiyala, Ta. Botad, Dist. Bhavnagar for Dist. Bhavnagar
Category 'B', Cement grinding unit
48. ONGC Limited, village Piplag 02.09.2008
NELP-VI, Block-CB-ONN-2004/2, Dist. Kheda for Dist. Kheda
Category 'A', Exploratory drilling
49. ONGC Limited, Sarod, 05.09.2008
Block-CB-ONN-2004/3, Cambay Basin, NELP-VI, Dist. Bharuch
Bharuch for Category 'A', Exploratory drilling
50. Nirma Limited, Village 09.09.2008
village Padhiarka, Ta. Mahuva, Dist: Bhavnagar for Padhiarka,
Category 'A', Cement Project, Captive Power Plant, Dist. Bhavnagar
Coke oven Plant
51. Focus Energy Limited, Narayan 11.09.2008
Block-GK-ON-4, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Oil & Sarovar,
Natural Gas Exploration (Koteshwar Road, Ta. Dist. Kutch
Lakhpat)
52. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd., village Bhod, 16.09.2008
Village: Bhod, Ta. Ranavav, Dist. Porbandar for Dist. Porbandar
Category 'A', Bhod Limestone Mine
53. Naftogaz India Private Ltd., Bharuch 18.09.2008
Block-CB-ONN-2004/5, village Palej, Dist. Bharuch
for Category 'A', prospecting & production of
hydrocarbon
54. DCW Limited, village Supasi, 26.09.2008
Chorvad Adri Limestone Mines, Ta. Veraval, Maliya Dist. Junagadh
Hatina, Dist. Junagadh for Category 'B', Captive
Limestone Mines
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Kerala Limestone Mines, Ta. Maliya Hatina, Dist. Ta. Veraval
Junagadh for Category 'B', Captive Limestone Mines Dist. Junagadh

Chorvad Adri Limestone Mines, Ta. Veraval, Maliya Dist. Junagadh
Hatina, Dist. Junagadh for Category 'B', Captive
Limestone Mines

Inaj Limestone Mines, Ta. Veraval, Dist. Junagadh Dist. Junagadh
for Category 'B', Captive Limestone Mines
58. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Limited Dholka, 03.10.2008

for Category 'B', conversion into six Lanes of Dist.
Bagodara-Wataman- Tarapur-Vasad Road (SH-8) in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad district
59. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Limited Tarapur 07.10.2008

for Category 'B', conversion in to six Lanes of Dist. Anand
Bagodara-Wataman-Tarapur-Vasad Road (SH-8) in
Anand district
60. Ambuja Cement Ltd., Sutrapada, 07.10.2008

village Singsar, Barvela & Thordi, Ta. Sutrapada, Dist. Junagadh
Dist. Junagadh for Category 'A', Mining Project at 3
MTPA Limestone Production Capacity
61. Ultratech Cement Ltd., Jafarabad 14.10.2008

Vadhera-Rohisa Captive Limestone Mine, village Dist. Amreli
Vadhera & Rohisa, Ta. Jafrabad. Amreli for Category
'A', Captive Limestone Mine

Varahswarup-Bhakodar Captive Limestone Mine, Dist. Amreli
village Varahswarup-Bhakodar, Ta. Jafrabad, Amreli
for Category 'A', Captive Limestone Mine

Jafrabad Captive Limestone Mine, Jafrabad, Dist. Dist. Amreli
Amreli for Category 'A', Captive Limestone Mine
64. ABG Cement Limited village Akrimoti, 14.10.2008

village Thumdi/Akrimoti, Dist. Kutch for Category Dist. Kutch
'A', Jetty and Desalination Plant
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65. Nisol Manufacturing Co.Pvt.Ltd., Dharmaj, 14.10.2008
village Jahaj, Ta.Khambhat, Dist. Anand for Category Dist. Anand.
'B', Plant of Nicotine Sulphate
66. Ihsedu Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Nandesari, 17.10.2008
Plot No. 296,299/1 & 300, Nr. Gujarat Carbon Dist. Vadodara.
Dhanora,
Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', Sebacic Acid
67. Royal Cement Company, Morbi, 17.10.2008
village Morbi, Dist. Rajkot for Category 'B', Ordinary Dist. Rajkot
Portland Cement
68. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd., Dharampur, 21.10.2008
Dharampur-Kajawadri (14.61 Ha) Limestone Mine, Dist. Porbandar
village Dharampur, Ranavav, Dist. Porbandar for
Category 'A', Limestone Mine
Ranavav (31.28 Ha) Limestone Mine, Ranavav, Dist. Porbandar
Dist. Porbandar for Category 'A', Limestone Mine
74. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. village Adityana, 22.10.2008
Zinjarka Limestone Mine, village Zinjarka, Dist. Dist. Porbandar
Porbandar for Category 'A', Zinjarka Limestone Mine
75. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. village 22.10.2008
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Bharwada Limestone Mine, Dist. Porbandar for Bharvada,
Category 'A', Bharwada Limestone Mine Dist. Porbandar
76. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. village Adityana, 22.10.2008
Adityana Limestone Mine, village Adityana, Ta. Ta. Ranavav,
Ranavav, Dist. Porbandar for Category 'A', Adityana Dist. Porbandar
Limestone Mine
77. Kaiser Industries Ltd., Chotila, 22.10.2008
village Bamnbore, Ta. Chotila, Surendranagar for Dist.
Category 'A', Chemical Plant Surendranagar
78. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Savli, 07.11.2008
Manjusar, Kunpad Road, Ta. Savli, Dist. Vadodara Dist. Vadodara
for Category 'A', Expansion of Organic Chemicals
79. Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd., village Luni, 11.11.2008
Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Waterfront Dist. Kutch
Development Plan
80. Saurashtra Enviro Project Infrastructure Limited, Juna Kataria, 14.11.2008
viallge Juna Katariya, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Dist. Kutch
Category 'A', Common Hazardous Waste Treatment
Storage Disposal Facility
81. CPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., Haripura, Dist. 21.11.2008
village Haripura, Ta. Dhanduhka, Dist. Ahmedabad Ahmedabad
for Category 'A', PhaEZ Park (SEZ)
82. Shree Radheshyam Cement Pvt. Ltd., Kutiana, 21.11.2008
village Chauta, Ta. Kutiyana, Dist. Porbandar for Dist. Porbandar
Category 'B', Cement Plant
83. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Kadipani, 21.11.2008
Ambadungar, Ta. Kawant, Dist.Vadodara for Dist. Vadodara
Category 'A', Flourspar Mine, Fluorspar Project
Kadipani
84. Cairn Energy India Pvt. Ltd., village Bhogat, 25.11.2008
village Bhogat, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Dist. Jamnagar (postponed)
Category 'A', installation and operation of two Single 30.12.2008
Point Moorings and interconnecting pipelines at the
storage terminal
85. CPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., (Cadila Pharma) Limbdi, 26.11.2008
village Vakhatpura, Ta. Limbdi, Dist. Surendranagar Dist.
for Category 'A', PhaEZ Park (SEZ) Surendranagar
86. Shree Arihant Tradelinks India Pvt. Ltd., Chopdava, 28.11.2008
village Chopadva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Dist. Kutch
Category 'B', Coke Oven Unit
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87. Aden Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd., Padra, Dist. 28.11.2008
village Dudhwara, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Vadodara
Category 'A', Pharma Intermediates unit
88. Ashapura Aluminium Limited, Tragadi- 05.12.2008
Mandvi, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Aluminium Gundiyali
Smelter village road,
Dist. Kutch
89. Essar Oil Limited, Visnagar 10.12.2008
Ta. Mehsana, Unjha and Visnagar, Dist.Mehsana for Dist. Mehsana.
Category 'A', Oil field Development project in CB-
OB/3 block, Phase-II & III
90. Essar Oil Limited, Patan 16.12.2008
Tal. Sidhdhpur, Dist. Patan for Category 'A', Oil field
Development project in CB-OB/3 block, Phase-II &
III
91. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Dholka, 21.01.2009
Sarkhej-Vataman-Bhavnagar Road in Ahmedabad Dist.
district for Category 'A', four lanes works. Ahmedabad
92. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Dhandhuka, 21.01.2009
Bagodara-Vallabhipur-Bhavnagar Road in Dist.
Ahmedabad district for Category 'A', four lanes Ahmedabad
works.
93. Unimark Remedies Ltd., Bavla, 23.01.2009
Kerala Nal Sarover Road, village Kerala, Ta. Baval, Dist.
Dist. Ahmedabad for Category 'A', expansion of Bulk Ahmedabad
Drugs products
94. Zen Oncology Pvt.Ltd., Bavla, 23.01.2009

Kerala Nal sarover road, village Kerala, Ta. Bavla, Dist.
Dist. Ahmedabad for Category 'A', bulk drugs new Ahmedabad
project
95. Solaris Chemtech Padra, Dist. 29.01.2009
Village.Karakhadi, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Vadodara
Category 'A', expansion of Speciality Chemicals
Manufacturing unit
96. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Vallabhipur, 10.02.2009
Bagodara-Vallabhipur-Bhavnagar Road in Bhavnagar Dist. Bhavnagar
district for Category 'A', four lanes works.
97. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd., village Nari, 10.02.2009
Sarkhej-Vataman-Bhavnagar Road in district Dist. Bhavnagar (rescheduled)
Bhavnagar for Category 'A', four lanes works 13.03.2009
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98. Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Bhuj Dist. Kutch 13.02.2009
Bhuj-Bhachau Road in Kutch district for Category 'A',
four lanes works.
99. Nirma Limited, Near Patan, Taluka. Jam Jhodhpur, village Patan, 17.02.2009
Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'A', Limestone Mine Dist. Jamnagar
100. Sanghi Energy Limited, Sanghipuram, P.O.Motiber, village Akri, 27.02.2009
Ta. Abdasa, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', 2x600 MW Dist. Kutch
Coal based Thermal Power Project
101 B. Sharda Pharmaceuticals Limited, Datiwada, 03.03.2009
village Dangiya, Ta. Dantiwada, Dist. Banaskantha Dist.
for Category 'A', proposed Bulk Drug Plant Banaskantha
102. Prasad International Pvt. Ltd. Padra, 06.03.2009
village Luna, Ta. Padara, Dist. Vadodara for Category Dist. Vadodara
'A', Pigment Beta Blue
103. Ashapura Volclay Limited, Ler Dist. Kutch 07.03.2009
village Ler, Nr.Bhujodi, Ta. Bhuj, Dist. Kutch for
Category 'A', expansion of Bleaching Clay production
104. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited Umarsar, 13.03.2009
Village Umarasar, Ta. Lakhpat, Dist. Kutch for Dist. Kutch
Category 'A', Lignite Mine Project
105. Sterling Energy Ltd., village 13.03.2009
village Nada Devla, Kapuriya & Asarsa, Ta. Kapuriya, Dist.
Jambusar, Dist. Bharuch for Category 'A', Thermal Bharuch
Power Plant
106. Madhuvan Cement Industries, Kansari, 20.03.2009
village Kansari, Ta.Una, Dist. Junagadh for Category Dist. Junagadh
'A', 200 MT/d cement plant
107. Chhatariya Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd. Mahuva, 31.03.2009
Near GIDC, Mahuva, Dist. Bhavnagar for Category Dist. Bhavnagar
'A', addition of new products

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6.15. Water Quality Monitoring Programmes
1. GEMS Project
The Board assistsc the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) in implementing the
GEMS (Global Environmental Monitoring System) project. The scope of this project
includes an assessment of the quality of water of the major rivers of the State, viz.
Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati.
As per the guidelines of the CPCB, 8 stations have been fixed, out of which 6 are for
monitoring the quality of surface water and the rest for monitoring of ground water
quality. The monitoring results under this project are submitted to the CPCB, New
Delhi.
2. MINARS project
On account of various discharge of wastewater in river, the quality is likely to

be adversely affected. It is therefore, necessary to monitor the quality of the various
river waters. This is a continuous project of previous years as approved by the CPCB
and known as MINARS (Monitoring of Indian National Aquatic Resources System)
Project.
The Board is monitoring the water quality from 70 sampling station located on
various rivers in the State. These rivers include Sabarmati, Meshwo, Anas, Mahi,
Panam, Narmada, Damanganga, Kolak, Par, Tapi, Ambica etc. Under this project
ground water quality and lake water quality are also monitored periodically.
The ground water quality monitoring stations are located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara,
Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Palanpur,
Mehsana, Siddhpur, Himmatnagar, Nadiad, Dahod, Godhra, Ankleshwar, Surat,
Hazira, Valsad, and Vapi. The sampling stations included under the lake water
quality project are located at Kankaria lake and Chandola lake in Ahmedabad;
and Ajwa lake and Sursagar lake in Vadodara, Nalsarovar, Bindusarovar,
Sahashtralingsarovar, Lakhota lake, Narshinhmehtasarovar, Nadiad lake,
Ranjitsagar talav - Halol.
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Status of Water quality of major & other rivers of Gujarat
[yearly average 2008-09]
Parameters *
River Location
pH D.O. B.O.D. C.O.D.
Sabarmati Hansol Bridge 8.16 7.54 4.82 28.5
Sabarmati Rly. Bridge, Ahmedabad 7.82 4.28 5.93 24
Sabarmati Vasna - Narol Bridge 7.42 1.45 69.8 78
Sabarmati Vautha villege 7.74 5.1 57.63 154.63
Sabarmati Miroli 7.58 NIL 115 247
Shedhi Kheda 7.91 8.14 14.25 42.88
Khari Lali 7.92 3.29 36.67 131.85
Shedhi Kheda-Matar Rd. 8.29 5.10 4.16 12.30
Shedhi Mahemdabad -Nadiad Road 8.05 4.23 6.54 17.31
Mahi Sevalia 8.25 7.65 0.72 6.0
Mahi Vasad 8.26 7.47 1.65 6.0
Mahi Mujpur 8.36 8.10 3.36 6.0
Mahi Umeta 8.61 8.50 2.32 6.0
Narmada Chandod 8.16 7.31 0.84 6.0
Narmada Garudeshwar 7.73 7.83 0.77 6.6
Narmada Panetha 7.69 7.68 0.84 6.93
Narmada Zadeshwar 7.71 7.47 1.25 8.21
Amaravati Before conflue-nce near Dadhal 7.89 7.38 1.38 10.79
Kaveri Gumandev vill. Dist. Bharuch 7.745 7.17 1.14 9.64
Narmada near Jageshwar jetty 7.71 6.53 5.69 36.36
Tapi Kathor bridge 8.23 6.92 1.79 08
Tapi Mandvi bridge 8.17 7.15 1.85 10
Tapi Sherulla bridge 8.09 6.53 1.52 07
Tapi Kathor Upstream 8.21 6.38 2.01 09
Mindhola Mindhola S.H. Bridge 7.99 4.07 2.75 18
Purna At Purna bridge 8.27 5.84 1.79 14
Ambica At Amalsad bridge 7.94 6.30 2.85 34
Kaveri At Kaveri bridge, Bilimora 8.02 6.02 3.23 26
Damanganga Kachigaon Bridge 7.54 5.20 6.50 65
Damanganga GIDC Weir, Vapi 7.72 7.22 1.06 12
Kolak Pataliya Bridge 7.54 5.60 9.80 62
Par Rly. Bridge, Atul 7.28 6.24 5.26 26.8
Auranga Lilapur bridge, Valsad 7.84 7.06 1.57 28.27
Bhadar D/S of Jetpur 8.102 5.27 2.30 38
Bhogavo D/s. of surendranagar 8.14 4.44 14.64 -
Hiran, Kapila Triveni sangm, Prabhash-Patan 7.89 6.13 2.05
& Sarswati Somnath -
• Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/Lit.
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Analysis Results for River Water under the Annual Status Project of
Ahmedabad and Mehsana Districts
(once in a year)
Parameters *
Sampling EC
Name of TC
Point NH3- NO3- MPN/
River pH TDS DO BOD COD TKN NO2-N MPN/1
Station N N
00 ml 100
ml
Sabarmati Kheroj 7.74 170 4.3 16 56 1.68 - 0.025 0.08 460 21
Bridge
Sabarmati V.N.Bridge 7.77 1166 nil 210 365 23.52 - 0.034 2.33 1500 140
Khari Geratpur 7.45 2128 0.0 106 347 12.32 - 0.14 0.53 15000 4000
Khari Radhu 7.80 1578 6.3 12 80 1.12 2.8 0.17 0.43 150 90
Shedhi Kheda 7.79 542 4.8 3 20 2.24 - 0.165 0.44 240 93
Vatrak Vautha 8.34 224 10.0 10 48 3.36 5.04 0.014 0.25 2000 900
* Except pH, TC, EC, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
Analysis Results for River Water under the Annual Status

Project of Vadodara district
[Once in a year 2008-09]
Parameters *
B.O. C.O. NH3- NO2- NO3- T.C. F.C.
Sr. Source T.D.S D.O. TKN
pH D D. N N N MPN/ MPN/
mg/l mg/l mg/l
mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 100 ml 100ml
1 River 7.80 620 2.0 20 53 3.92 - 0.04 0.04 20 7
Vishwamitri at
Kamatibaug-
Sayajibaug.
Vadodara
2 River 7.95 624 2.2 21 50 0.56 - 0.46 0.68 14 4
Vishwamitri at
Convent School,
Fatehgunj
Vadodara
3 River 7.99 780 p.nil 8 56 19.6 - 0.13 0.13 14 3
Vishwamitri near
Kalali Railway
Crossing, Vadsar
Bridge Road.
Vadodara
4 River Dhadhar at 8.19 638 p.nil 8 36 1.68 - 0.53 1.21 15 4
Kothwada, Ta.
Padra,
Dist. Vadodara
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Parameters *
B.O. C.O. NH3- NO2- NO3- T.C. F.C.
Sr. Source T.D.S D.O. TKN
pH D D. N N N MPN/ MPN/
mg/l mg/l mg/l
mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 100 ml 100ml
5 River Narmada at 8.70 178 9.0 0.8 12 0.56 - 0.02 0.47 11 4
Chanod, Ta.
Dabhoi,
Dist.Vadodara
6 River 7.93 588 0.6 13 46 4.48 - 0.11 0.11 11 3
Vishwamitri near
Gujarat Tractor
Ltd.,
Munjmahuda,
Vadodara
7 River Orsang at 8.68 258 7.3 0.4 12 1.12 3.3 0.01 0.26 7 3
Chhotaudepur,
Dist. Vadodara.
8 River Orsang 8.78 252 7.0 0.26 12 p.nil 3.6 0.02 0.41 7 3
At: Orsang
bridge, Bodeli,
Dist. Vadodara.
9 River Mini at 8.25 1182 7.1 0.6 6 0.6 1.8 0.053 0.34 7 3
Sankarda, Dist.
Vadodara
10 River Mini at 8.47 683 6.7 1.1 44 0.92 2.3 0.081 0.64 15 3
Angadh,
Dist. Vadodara
11 River Mini at 7.86 1025 - 11 86 2.80 - 0.038 0.86 - -
Sindhrot bridge,
Dist.Vadodara
12 River Mahi at 8.49 310 7.22 0.64 6.0 0.56 1.82 0.034 0.27 20 7
Mujpur
*
Except pH, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
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Water Quality Status of River Under Water Quality Status
[once in a year 2008-09]
Name of Parameters *
Location
River pH D.O. B.O.D. C.O.D.
Narmada Near NH bridge, 7.79 8.42 0.86 7.94
Garudeshwar
Narmada Poicha bridge, village 7.89 7.63 1.08 7.94
Poicha
Narmada Girnari Bapu Ashram, 7.97 7.48 1.52 11.91
Panetha
Narmada Nilkantheshwar Mahadev 8.14 8.29 2.02 15.8
temple, Zadeshwar.
Narmada Near Golden bridge at 8.22 8.01 1.17 11.85
Bharuch
Narmada Bhadbhut village. Dist. 7.94 7.92 1.25 11.85
Bharuch
Karjan Down stream of Rajpipla, 7.86 8.46 1.4 7.94
Dist..Narmada
Narmada Nareshwar. Dist. Bharuch 8.44 7.69 0.91 7.9
Amravati Dadhal . Dist. Bharuch 8.31 7.62 0.41 3.95
Narmada Kabirvad , Dist. Bharuch 8.23 8.52 1.3 7.9
* Except pH, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
Water Quality Status of River Under Water Quality Status

Name of Location Parameters *

River
Bhadar Bhadar Dam-I, Navagam, 7.82 6.13 1.68 19
Gomta village
Bhadar Deradi Road, Jetpur 8.3 6.20 2.22 25
Bhadar At causeway- Jetpur 8.17 5.32 3.06 29
Bhadar At Dublipat, Jetpur 7.98 4.89 2.94 32
Bhadar At Bhukhi Pumping Station 8.07 6.03 1.97 23
Bhadar Bhadar Dam-II 7.94 6.21 1.72 22
Bhadar Nr. Bypass bridge, Dhoraji 8.0 5.80 2.23 32
Bhadar At Garej, Dist. Porbandar 8.21 5.85 1.53 28
Bhadar At Ratiya, Dist. Porbandar 8.01 6.06 1.83 27
* Except pH, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
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Status of Water quality of some Khadis in the State of Gujarat
(yearly average 2008-09)
Parameters *
Name of Khadi Location
Amala Khadi Ankleshwar 7.28 - 168.6 687.4
Amala Khadi Ankleshwar-Hansot Bridge 7.23 - 242.4 856.06
Amala Khadi Village Kapodra 7.65 5.51 3.09 17.79
Amala Khadi Sakkarpor bhatha road, Pungam 7.27 - 214.55 795.7
Kolai Khadi NH 8, Gundlav 7.59 6.88 5.93 28.33
Bill Khadi NH 8, Vapi 7.27 ND 124.6 386
Kalkada Khadi Kachigam 7.45 ND 62.3 207
Tokar Khadi Khatalwada, Sarigam 7.40 6.51 3.40 23.75
Baleshwar Khadi NH 8, Baleshwar 7.8 5.6 3.3 11
* Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
Status of Water quality of few bore wells/handpumps in the State of Gujarat

Parameters *
Place / City Location
pH TDS D.O. COD NO2-N NO3-N Flouride
Jamnagar Shankar Tekari bore 7.9 1492 2.4 6.25 1.66 0.64 0.41
well water
Jamnagar Rameshwarnagar 7.9 1152 2.3 6.5 1.62 0.59 0.42
bore well water
Bhavanagar Chitra GIDC 7.60 650 4.18 08 1.15 0.03 0.51
Bhavanagar Haluria Chowk 7.62 1297.78 3.61 07 1.96 0.12 0.57
Bhavanagar Sihor GIDC - II 7.76 871 4.3 10 0.098 1.28 0.41
Bhavanagar Talaja Naka 7.81 1093 2.86 11 0.032 2.17 0.4
Amreli Pitan para 7.88 950 3.6 10 0.21 1.74 0.31
Rajula Koteshwar temple 7.33 877.5 3.85 08 0.46 1.18 0.3
Mahuva Kuberbaug 7.39 997.5 3.75 10 0.82 1.35 0.35
Chotila, Dist. Bore well water, 7.36 3307 3.17 9 0.01 0.12 0.97
Surendranagar Parmeshwar Timber
Mart,
Limbdi, Dist. Bore well water, 7.64 2538 3.06 13 0.010 0.18 1.24
Surendranagar Nagarpalika
Wadhvan GIDC, Bore well water, 7.50 2872 2.73 10 0.01 0.76 1.19
Dist. Surendranagar Bhavani Plastic,
Wadhvan GIDC
Surendranagar Bore well water, 7.64 1641 3.10 10 0.01 0.13 1.44
Tower Chowk
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Parameters *
Place / City Location
pH TDS D.O. COD NO2-N NO3-N Flouride
Shapar-veraval, Bore well water, Nr. 7.77 1113 2.92 13 0.010 0.16 0.92
Ta. Kotda-sanagani Patel Vihar Lodge
Dist. Rajkot
Gondal, Dist.Rajkot Bore well water, Jay 7.7 612 2.92 10 0.011 0.75 0.64
Santhoshima Temple
Virpur, Dist.Rajkot Bore well water, 7.77 1478 3.53 10 0.0 0.103 0.55
Saubhagya Hotel
Jetpur Bore well water, PK 7.58 1059 3.03 13 0.01 0.11 0.57
Dist. Rajkot Patel, 151, Krishna
Park, Nr. Bhadar
Lalpur, Ta. Morbi, Bore well water, 7.67 1669 2.99 12 0.011 0.12 0.25
Dist. Rajkot Hanuman Dhar
Temple
Status of Water quality of few bore wells in the State of Gujarat

(yearly average 2008- 09)
Parameters *
Place / City Location NO2 + TC MPN/ FC MPN/
pH D.O. C.O.D.
NO3 100 ml 100 ml
Hazira Dist: Surat A well at Hazira 8.12 3.2 4.38 13754 7156 19
GIDC Pandesara Telephone Exchange, 7.7 5.2 0.756 212 84 31
Dist: Surat Pandesara
Gabheni village A well at village 8.33 4.9 1.18 5813 4339 11
Dist: Surat Gabheni
Hazira, Dist:Surat GSPCL, Hazira 8.3 4.9 2.11 1283 59 14
.
• Except pH, TC & FC all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

• TC= Total Coliform
• FC= Fecal Coliform
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Status of Water Quality of Reservoirs of Gujarat
Sr. Name & Location of Parameters *

Reservoir pH TDS DO B.O.D. C.O.D. NH3 -N TKN PO 4 –P
1. Indrasi Dam, Bhiloda 7.63 212 6.5 04 12 0.24 0.56 0.07

#
2. Vatrak Dam, dist: SK 7.64 772 7.8 05 12.0 0.25 0.56 0.06
3. Dharoi Dam, Kheralu 7.88 316 7.9 05 12 0.56 1.68 0.004
4. Meshwo Dam, 7.98 186 7.8 05 16 0.19 0.56 0.009

Nr. Shamlaji, SK
5. Hathmati Dam, 7.78 218 5.3 04 12 0.26 0.56 0.018

Nr.Himmatnagar
6. Mazam Dam, dist: SK 8.11 188 05 04 12 0.24 0.56 0.013
7. Reservoir at Par, Atul 7.64 600 7.38 0.52 11 0.56 1.12 0.01
8. GIDC reservoir, Vapi 7.85 210 7.21 0.76 09 0.84 1.40 0.01
9. Madhuban Dam, 7.46 190 7.58 0.76 10 0.28 1.12 0.01

Dist: Valsad
10. Auranga weir, Abrama 7.93 300 7.14 1.02 09 0.84 1.40 0.02
11. Wanakbori Dam, Kheda 8.8 208 7.1 1.1 6 1.68 4.2 -
12. Karjan Dam, at Karjan 7.97 158 7.32 1.24 7.94 BDL BDL 0.0114
13. Sardar Sarovar Dam, 8.22 168 6.98 1.1 11.91 BDL BDL 0.013
Kevadia
14. Aji Dam II, Rajkot 8.11 865 5.65 2.87 30 2.11 - 0.41
15. Nyari Dam I, Rajkot 8.11 481 6.06 2.15 22 1.19 - 0.19
16. Bhadar Dam-II at Dhoraji 7.94 - 6.21 1.72 22 - - -
17. Shetrunji Dam, Bhavanagar 7.9 320 6.9 <5 06 0.56 0.84 0.004
18. Kamnath Dam, Amreli 7.65 420 7.1 <5 7 0.84 1.12 0.38
19. Vadi Dam, Amreli 7.74 374 7.1 <5 13 0.28 0.56 0.41
20. Khodiyar Dam, Dhari, 7.56 340 7.2 <5 13 0.56 1.12 0.37
Amreli
21. Shree Sayaji Sarovar, Ajwa, 8.26 168 7.1 0.5 6 0.8 1.7 0.09
Vadodara
• Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L. # Result seems to be higher side.
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Status of Water Quality of Lakes/Talav of Gujarat
Sr. Name & Location of Parameters *

Lake/Talav pH TDS DO B.O.D. C.O.D. NH3 -N TKN PO 4 –P
1 Moonsar lake Viramgam 9.14 2486 7.10 - 24 0.175 0.56 0.035
2 Kankariya lake Ahmedabad 8.47 756 6.1 21 104 1.12 - -
3 Malav lake Ahmedabad 8.47 1050 6.0 43 143 2.24 3.36 0.043
4 Chandola lake, Ahmedabad 7.32 362 5.1 13 52 1.08 - 0.069
5 Nalsarovar, dist: Ahmedabad 8.44 358 7.1 02 20 0.543 - -
6 Thol Tank, Kadi 8.81 374 5.6 20 128 2.24 3.36 0.044
7. Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur 7.07 214 12 02 20 0.26 0.56 0.01
8. Veraimata lake, Anand 7.65 528 4.2 0.55 19 0.28 1.4 0.59
9. Sursagar lake, Vadodara 7.58 1344 8.8 4.2 19 1.5 2.6 0.28
10. Shree Sayaji Sarovar, Ajwa, 8.26 168 7.1 0.5 6 0.8 1.7 0.09
Vadodara
11. Padara lake, Padara, 8.44 221 9.1 3.8 25 1.8 2.24 0.43
Vadodara
12. Dobhi lake, Dabhoi, 8.85 536 6.2 5.2 25 2.24 - 0.27
Dist.Vadodara.
13 Gomti Talav, Dakor,Dist 8.10 360 7.2 2.0 25 nil - 0.25

Kheda
14. Saputara lake, Saputara 8.22 160 7.88 1.12 11 0.56 1.12 0.14
15. Khodiyar lake, Bhavnagar 7.77 312.2 6.67 3.74 11.11 0.28 1.24 0.12
16 Ranmal talav, Jamnagar 7.99 248 7.18 <5 26.00 0.70 0.33
17. Umarwada village pond, 7.76 340 5.6 1.93 12.53 1.12 2.02 0.30
dist:Bharuch
18. Narsinh Mehta Talav 8.07 - 7.37 6.99 - 2.52 6.72 0.3
19. Saputara Lake 8.22 160 7.88 1.12 11 0.56 1.12 0.14
20. Kuvadva lake, kuvadva, tal 7.95 - 5.77 3.56 - - - -

& dist. : Rajkot
*
Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
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Status of Water Quality of well waters in Gujarat
Parameters *
TC FC
Location of wells Nitrite Nitrate Fluo- NH3-N MPN/ MPN/
pH TDS DO COD
NO2-N NO3-N rides mg/l 100 100
ml ml
Bore Well Water 8.33 436 6.2 19 0.82 0.04 0.30 2.24 11 4
sample of Tilakwada
Grampanchayat,
Tilakwada. Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water sample of 7.52 738 3.7 19 0.26 0.012 0.79 P.nil 3 <3
conserve chemical,
Block No.479, Luna,
Ta, Padra, Dist.
Vadodara
Tubewell 7.61 1292 5.4 19 0.38 0.042 0.80 0.56 7 <3
watersample of
Karakhadi, Gram-
panchayat, Ta. Padra,
Dist. Vadodara.
B/W water sample of 8.09 1620 4.5 13 0.66 0.028 0.81 1.12 3 <3
Padra Nagarpalika,
Water Works,
Sayajibaug, Padra,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water sample of 8.70 1232 7.6 25 1.27 0.01 0.38 P nil 14 9
GIDC Por,
Ramangamadi, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water of 8.49 546 8.2 12 1.17 0.01 0.28 p.nil 15 7

Varnama, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water sample of 8.02 837 3.9 13 1.4 0.064 0.53 p.nil 3 <3
Koyali
Grampanchayat
Water Works, near
Primary School,
Koyali Dist.
Vadodara
B/W of Dashrath 8.10 881 3.8 19 0.96 0.054 0.74 0.56 3 <3
Grampanchayat,
Dashrath, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W sample of 8.12 1196 5.2 13 0.68 0.038 0.67 p.nil 3 <3
Padmala Gram-
panchayat
Waterworks,
Padmala, Dist.
Vadodara
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Parameters *
TC FC
pH TDS DO COD
ml ml
Chhotaudepur, near
Refral hospital &
C.H.C.,
Chhotaudepur, Dist:
Vadodara
Vill.:Kadipani,
Dist:Vadodara
B/W water of 8.02 733 3.1 6 0.92 0.034 0.79 p.nil 3. <3
Kanwant Gram
Panchayat,At-
Kawant,
Dist.Vadodara
B/W water of Pavi- 8.65 338 4.7 12 0.15 0.01 0.54 p.nil 3 <3
Jetpur, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water of Bodeli 8.06 899 3.7 6 0.84 0.04 0.72 p.nil 7 <3
Grampanchayat,
Bodeli, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water of 8.04 720 3.2 6 0.72 0.032 0.87 p.nil 3 <3
Sankheda (Varigruh
B.W.No.1),
Dist:Vadodara
B/W water sample of 8.02 5294 7.8 7 0.90 0.01 0.60 1.12 11 3
Enviro Infrastructure
Co. Ltd, Plot 612/B,
Umaraya, Ta. Padra,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water of 8.00 1300 5.4 12 2.63 0.02 p.nil 1.68 - -
Grampanchayat
Water Works, Bajwa,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water of 8.28 988 7.4 18 1.07 0.07 0.45 1.12 - -
Karachiya Gram-
panchayat Water
Works, Karachia,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water of 8.12 1340 5.8 24 3.36 0.02 0.39 1.12 - -
Dhankuwa’s Chali,
Karachia,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W of Chhani 7.88 1320 5.0 18 0.97 0.01 0.38 1.68 - -
Grampanchayat
Water Works,
Chhani, Dist.
Vadodara
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Parameters *
TC FC
pH TDS DO COD
ml ml
T/W water of Shri 7.78 855 4.4 6 0.84 0.038 0.50 0.56 7 <3
C.N.Patel, Undera.
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water of Undera 7.24 879 4.2 13 0.84 0.008 0.51 p.nil 3 <3
Gram Panchayat,
Undera, Dist.
Vadodara
Shree T.C.Padhiyar,
Rampura, Ta. Padra
Dist. Vadodara
B/Wl water sample of 8.13 810 3.8 19 0.37 0.024 0.83 1.2 3 <3
Angadh,
Dist.Vadodara
B/W water of Shree 8.09 681 4.2 12 0.64 0.02 0.74 1.3 3 <3
Kesharisinh
S.Padhiyar, Bhimpura
Ta: Padra, Dist.
Vadodara
B/W water of 8.01 755 5.8 6 0.86 0.045 0.53 0.56 3 <3
Bhimpura Gram-
Dist. Vadodara
T/W water of Gram- 7.92 1115 5.5 13 1.2 0.040 0.63 p.nil 7 <3
panchayat Water
Works, Amarapura,
Ta. Padra
Dist.Vadodara
Tubwell water of 7.02 597 4.8 6 0.82 0.017 0.70 1.12 3 <3
Village Jaspur Gram-
panchayat, Opp. Shiv
Mandir, Jaspur, Ta.
Padra, Dist. Vadodara
T/W water of 7.26 824 4.8 19 0.88 0.056 0.85 p.nil 3 <3
Ekalbara
Grampanchayat,
Wadipura, near
Chamundamata
mandir, Mota
Ekalbar,Ta. Padra
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water sample of 8.20 862 5.0 43 1.33 0.03 0.46 p.nil 11 7
Grampanchayat
Kandari,
Dist.Vadodara
B/W water sample of 8.61 808 7.0 12 2.23 0.01 0.43 p.nil 15 7
Bamangam, Dist.
Vadodara
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Parameters *
TC FC
pH TDS DO COD
ml ml
B/W water sample of 8.53 868 6.8 12 5.59 0.01 0.34 0.56 11 3
Itola Grampanchayat,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water semple of 8.47 722 7.0 12 4.19 0.01 0.34 0.56 14 3
Kayavarohan, Ta.
Karjan, Dist.vadodara
B/W water semple of 7.61 1008 2.0 74 4.96 0.01 0.45 P.nil 21 9
waghodia,
Ta,Wagodia, Dist.
Vadodara
T/W water sample of 7.72 913 5.3 13 0.94 0.030 0.67 1.12 3 <3
Luna grampanchayat,
water works, Nr.
Verai Mata Mandir ,
Luna Ta. Padra, Dist,
Vadodara
T/W water semple of 8.24 2884 4.6 19 0.14 0.033 0.76 0.56 3 <3
Dabhasa Gram-
Dst. Vadodara
B/W water semple of 8.11 1070 6.8 24 2.34 0.02 0.36 0.56 - -
Vakal Vidhyalay,
Bajwa, Dist.
Vadodara.
Mr.C.D.Patel, Bajva,
Dist. Vadodara.
T/W water semple of 8.43 1390 11.8 12 3.63 0.33 0.34 1.12 - -
Mr. H.J.Amin,
Chhani Dist.
Vadodara
Mr.Punjabhai .S.
Patel, Undera,TA,&
Dist. vadodara.
vill,Sangma,Gam-
panchayat,Ta. Padra,
Dist. Vadodara
B/W water sample 8.07 946 3.9 6 0.92 0.043 0.55 p.nil 3 <3
near Mumtaz theater,
Mehmadabad, Dist.
Kheda
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Parameters *
TC FC
pH TDS DO COD
ml ml
Piplaj, Ahmedabad 7.32 1560 6.7 28 0.82 0.018 0.51 - <2 <2
Bavala, Ahmedabad 8.40 3180 2.7 126 0.32 0.008 0.47 - <2 <2
Dholka, Ahmedabad 7.69 1558 7.4 20 2.55 0.001 0.53 - <2 <2
Bareja, Ahmedabad 7.58 2490 2 40 1.81 0.02 1.21 - <2 <2
Dhanej 8.58 1264 6.5 48 0.04 2.55 0.51 - <2 <2
Kalol 8.52 2040 3.5 48 0.02 2.97 0.43 - <2 <2
Kadi 7.56 916 3.2 16 0.01 0.744 0.76 - <2 <2
Sidhdhpur 7.88 1522 5.9 16 0.03 4.97 0.51 - <2 <2
Mehsana 7.89 396 7.6 16 0.03 2.74 0.55 - <2 <2
Patan 8.19 1320 6,2 16 0.03 0.18 0.53 - <2 <2
Himmatnagar 7.1 614 5.6 16 0.028 1.02 0.57 - <2 <2

- -
Idar 8.05 442 20 0.5 0.52 - <2 <2
Modasa 7.09 696 3.0 20 0.049 0.7 0.54 - <2 <2

- -
Ambaji 8.04 744 16 0.5 0.5 - <2 <2
Disa 8.03 696 7.4 20 0.028 3.39 0.51 - <2 <2

#
Palanpur 7.5 1564 7.6 28 0.05 9.3 0.49 - <2 <2
Rajkot GPCB Office 7.88 669 4.5 17 0.008 0.12 0.30 1.12 - -
Borewell sample of 8.16 1890 - 12 0.096 - - 1.12 <2 <2

GIDC Dhareshwar,
Jetpur.
Namdha-chandor 7.36 580 4.64 14 0.472 0.061 0.39 - - -
Chandor 7.94 440 5.28 15 0.393 0.046 0.39 - - -
Balitha 7.79 400 3.10 15 0.347 0.042 0.43 - - -
Palsana 7.62 460 4.76 11 0.383 0.046 0.19 - - -
Umarsadi 7.88 1080 5.12 15 0.400 0.049 0.31 - - -
Kolak 8.21 436 421 14 0.390 0.047 0.33 - - -
Vaghai 7.89 280 4.92 14 0.479 0.058 0.24 - - -
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Parameters *
TC FC
pH TDS DO COD
ml ml
Vatar 8.02 480 2.80 12 0.422 0.029 0.17 - - -
Sarigam 8.01 676 3.21 11 0.376 0.059 0.17 - - -
Kocharva 7.49 640 3.83 10 0.451 0.052 0.27 - - -
Chiri 7.98 800 5.30 14 0.430 0.052 0.34 - - -
Namdha 7.72 580 2.93 11 0.383 0.044 0.37 - - -
Chanod 7.91 1200 3.31 11 0.354 0.045 0.15 - - -
Haria 7.88 960 3.61 11 0.429 0.051 0.17 - - -
Umergam waterworks 7.78 640 5.18 14 0.414 0.049 0.43 - - -
Pardi waterworks 7.92 300 6.23 15 0.400 0.045 0.24 - - -
Dharmpur 7.51 300 4.68 13 0.407 0.049 0.24 - - -

waterworks
Ahwa Govt. open 8.02 360 5.12 13 0.345 0.040 0.29 - - -

well
Fansa 7.79 470 2.13 11 0.350 0.031 0.18 - - -
Tadgam 7.89 280 4.92 14 0.479 0.058 0.24 - - -
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Parameters *
TC FC
Location of wells Nitrite Nitrate Fluo- NH3-N MPN MPN/
pH TDS DO COD
NO2-N NO3-N rides mg/l / 100 100
ml ml
B/W, Govt. Society 8.08 1600 3.42 7.84 0.026 2.75 0.05 BDL - -
Gayatrinagar,
Bharuch
W/W of old Pungam, 8.04 678 2.84 3.95 0.029 2.25 0.02 BDL - -
Bharuch
W/W of Sakkar – 8.19 522 1.83 63 0.031 1.45 .05 2.8 - -

Purabhathha, Bharuch
B/W of Shri Ahmed - 7.82 1504 3.25 3.95 0.021 1.425 .05 BDL - -
bhai Patel at Piraman,
Ankaleshwar
W/w of Vill.-Piraman 8.17 944 3.13 3.95 0.039 2.2 BDL BDL - -
near railway track,
Ankaleshwar
Bhamaria well village 7.84 450 1.98 7.9 0.031 2.025 BDL BDL - -
Piraman
B/W Khadiwala, 8.1 1128 3.22 3.95 0.021 2.875 BDL BDL - -
Piraman village
B/W of gram 8.28 192 3.37 3.95 0.023 3.325 .02 BDL - -
panchayat Piraman
W/W Sanayavad, 7.57 1750 2.27 3.95 0.023 2.275 0.69 BDL - -
Swami- narayan
mandir, Jambusar
Hotel Nyay Mandir, 8.38 1024 6.49 3.95 0.031 2 BDL BDL - -
Bharuch
Jhanor, Dist: Bharuch 8.45 500 3.78 11.85 .0234 2.24 BDL BDL - -
Palej, Nr.Nirala Park 7.98 1392 8.13 3.95 0.029 2.625 BDL BDL - -
Society
Haldavara, Dist: 8.23 1012 3.54 7.9 0.031 1.275 BDL BDL - -
Bharuch
Nr Moti Vasahat, 8.03 1142 3.41 7.9 0.029 3.125 0.02 BDL - -
Palej
pH TDS D.O. COD NO2 NO3 F NH3-N TC FC

Borewell of Gandevi 8.04 1206 3.6 10 0.01 0.25 0.19 0.28 3 <3
Tele -phone
Exchange.
Openwell of Gandevi 8.35 318 4.9 10 0.02 0.23 0.20 0.28 23 4

Water Works
Borewell of Main 8.07 940 3.83 9 0.01 0.31 0.19 0.56 14 <3
Telephone Exchage
Bilimora
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Location of well pH TDS D.O. COD NO2 NO3 F NH3-N TC FC
Borewell of Main 8.07 940 3.83 9 0.01 0.31 0.19 0.56 14 <3
Telephone Exchage
Bilimora
Borewell of Water 8.05 1460 3.56 18 0.01 0.47 0.78 0.28 11 3

Works, Ataliya
Borewell of Water 8.26 682 3.69 21 0.02 0.26 0.41 0.28 28 7

Works, Chikhali
Borewell at 7.9 1972 4.04 28 0.02 0.51 0.72 0.28 39 14

ChikoowadiWater
Works, Jalalpore
Borewell of 8.45 1482 4.1 21 0.02 0.38 0.24 0.28 20 7

Kaliawadi Navsari
Borewell of Mahuwa 7.89 884 3.44 12 0.02 0.49 0.83 0.28 7 <3
Gram panchayat
Borewell of Chovici 8.45 910 3.98 10 0.02 0.33 0.35 0.56 11 <3
Gram panchayat.
Borewell of GIDC 8.3 1084 4.02 8 0.02 0.35 0.21 p-Nil 11 3

Kabilpore
Borewell of Varun 7.16 - - - - - - - - -

Water Works,
7.04
Junagadh
(BOD)
• Except pH, T.C., F. C. & E.Coli. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
• E. Coli = Escherichia Coli. BDL = Below detection limit
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Status of Water Quality of Well Waters within Jamnagar RO area.
Project: Environmental Monitoring in Major Cities & Industrial area of Gujarat
Location of wells Parameters *

TC FC
Nitrite Nitrate NH3 - MPN MPN/
pH TDS DO COD Fluorides
NO2-N NO3-N N mg/l / 100 100
ml ml
Borewell water of 7.91 1036.7 2.30 6.67 - 0.55 0.50 0.70 - -
Police Ground
Jamnagar

GIDC Dhred
Borewell of 7.65 1143.3 5.15 5.83 - 0.29 0.43 0.77 - -
Motikhavdi Gram
Panchayat dist.
Jamnagar
Dwarka
Nagarpalica dist.
Jamnagar
Porbandar
Nagarpalika
Borewell water, 7.62 1550.0 3.42 5.83 - 0.36 0.60 0.56 - -

GIDC Porbandar
• .Except pH,T.C., F. C.& E.Coli. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
Note: Above new stations started from October, 2008.
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Status of water quality of wells
(under EMP programme 8 sources monitored, once in a month)
Parameters *
TC
Location of wells Nitrite Nitrate FC
NH3 - MPN
pH TDS DO COD Fluorides MPN/
NO2-N NO3-N N mg/l / 100
100 ml
ml
Alunj villa- Ankleshwar 7.61 1792 5.15 9.52 - 3.72 0.40 - - -
Panoli GIDC 7.59 1513 5.2 9.41 - 2.43 0.39 - - -
@ Industrial Carbon, 7.56 2928 4.25 9.53 - 3.02 0.47 - - -

Ankleshwar, Rajpipla rd
Kararvell village 7.66 1247 5.84 8.69 - 3.83 0.50 - - -
Lakhigam – Dahej 7.86 6.03 6.46 12 - 2.48 0.45 - - -
Dahej village 7.79 1926 5.7 13.35 - 8.9 0.52 - - -
Umarwada village 7.71 1351 4.36 10.24 - 3.02 0.42 - - -
Sarangpur village 7.55 3061 3.95 22.24 - 7.08 0.64 - - -
Sadbhavana Nursari, 7.9 1023 4.38 9.37 - 2.93 0.34 - - -

Dahej.
Ramanlal Panchal, Dahej. 7.79 3278 4.71 13.01 - 4.1 0.42 - - -
Jhagadia Grampanchyat 7.81 514 5.48 9.41 - 1.38 0.32 - - -
* Except pH,T.C., F. C.& E.Coli. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.
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6.16. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (AAQM)
Under the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring programme (AAQM) the Board continued to
monitor ambient air quality at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Bharuch and Rajkot.
The ambient air quality samples were collected as per the standard norms for ambient air
quality monitoring. The parameters determined during analysis included SPM, RSPM, SO2
and NOX. The data pertaining to the ambient air meteorological data were regularly
submitted to the CPCB [Central Pollution Control Board] for compilation and preparation
of report.
Note: The National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring project is re-launched and necessary
actions have been initiated to re-commission this project.
Ambient Air Quality monitoring under AAQM Project.

Parameters *
Sr. Location of Monitoring Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. Ichchhapore Police Station, Hazira 44 143 12.3 15.98
2. GIDC Pandesara, Surat 64 361 8.92 24.78
3. At Roopam Chawk, Bhavanagar. 118.67 239.5 6.35 10.84
*
All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter & average.
Ambient Air Quality monitoring under City Action Plan

[Yearly average 2008-09]
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. Traffic Point Railway station, Surat 75 149 14.47 21.91
2. S.V.R. Engg.College, Ichchhanath 74 146 13.18 20.67
3. Baroda Rayon Corporation, Udhna 98 192 19.89 25.60
4. Air-India Building, Kotsafil Road, 86 170 16.67 24.21

Surat
*
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Status of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) in main places of Gujarat
The Board also carried out ambient air quality monitoring at different districts’ places to know the
effect of pollution contributed by the industries located in the respective region of the State.
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
Panoli M/S Hikal Ltd., GIDC Panoli, dist: 99 223 24.3 28.42
Bharuch
Ankleshwar M/S Aventis Pharma Ltd., 118 247 24.81 29.86
Ankleshwar GIDC dist: Bharuch
Vapi Vapi Nagarpalika, Vapi 72.44 153.83 15.38 27.75
Vapi GEB, GIDC, Vapi 88.60 176.33 19.83 26.41
Vapi Zandu pharmaceuticals 67.56 108.51 30.14 25.90
Vapi CETP,Vapi 88.00 109.10 40.80 36.20
Sarigam GIDC, Sarigam 109.96 115.90 29.50 25.74
Bhavnagar GIDC Chitra 100.83 196.75 10.38 16.00
*
Status of Ambient Air Quality in main places of Gujarat

City / Location of Parameters *

town monitoring station RSPM SPM SO2 NOx HC CO
Nandesari CETP GIDC 116.63 268.86 19.02 45.07 1.84 1785.52
Vadodara Nandesari
Nandesari Ineous ABS, GIDC 169.88 311.61 8.47 14.01 - -
Vadodara Nandesari
Vadodara RO, GPCB Office, 44.73 99.81 9.21 14.14 1.11 1098.53
Vadodara
Vadodara Dandia Bazar, Fire 60.53 137.87 13.24 29.32 1.44 1403.59
Station
Vadodara Makarpura 62.75 195.65 15.58 13.24 - -
( by IPCL)
Vadodara Subhanpura 86.72 280.57 9.33 12.77 - -
(by Alembic)
Vadodara Karelibaug 55.26 158.58 7.59 19.87 - -
(by IOCL)
*
⇒ HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume].
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Status of Ambient Air Quality monitoring SAMP Project
Parameters *
City/ Location of Monitoring
Town Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX HC CO
Vadodara Bapod Nagarpalika School 47.8 107.0 10.5 16.6 1.2 1142.1
no 18
Vadodara Chhani B/35 Kalpyrux 52.66 118.73 12.0 19.07 1.3 1223.9
society.
Vadodara Gotri 23 Shubhlaxmi Soc. 51.35 115.66 10.97 18.43 1.21 1163.86
* All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter & Average.
⇒ HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume]
⇒ Yearly average is calculated based on the CPCB guidelines, at least 104 samples (24 hourly) per year/station.
Parameters *
Place Location of Monitoring Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
Piraman Dist. Gram Panchayat, Piraman by GEEMI 74.38 147.46 13.86 21.34
Bharuch
Kosamadi. Dist. Kukum Bungalo, Village Kosamadi, Valia road 73.65 146.54 13.41 20.87
Bharuch [operated by GEEMI on behalf of GPCB].
Jamnagar On the Terrace of GPCB Office 90.83 157.45 10.13 24.87
Bhavnagar Alang Ship Breaking Yard, 92.41 170.08 9.46 14.93
GMB Office
Bhavnagar Sosiya Ship Breaking Yard, 82.08 152.08 8.97 14.18
Priya Blue Industries,Plot V-1
Bhavnagar Chitra GIDC Area 100.83 196.75 10.38 16.00
Vapi Lalchand engg. Works, GIDC 86.45 171.92 22.69 28.67
Vapi GPCB, Vapi 79.84 158.81 14.63 23.32
Lunva-Bhachau Lunva-Bhachau Gandhidham Belt,Dist. Kutch 132.45 238.45 11.20 27.92
Gandhidham
Gandhidham Gandhidham Kandla Belt, IFFCO Township, 85.00 158.27 9.23 24.60
Kandla belt, Dist. Kutch
IFFCO Township
Rajkot Fire Brigade Station, Kalavad Road, Rajkot 86 160 9.53 13.07
Morbi Lalpar Gam, Morbi, Dist.Rajkot 106 194 10.26 14.00
Wankaner GIDC, Wankaner, Dist. Rajkot 87 162 9.13 12.53
*
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Status of Ambient Air Quality in Major Cities, various places in Gujarat
Sr. Parameters *
Location of Monitoring Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1. At. Kadi School, Gandhinagar, Sector No. 23 261 402 12 26
2. Dehgam bus station, dist. Gandhinadar 132 376 10 13
3. St. Xaviers' High School, Sector No. 8, Gandhinagar 88 297 15 24
4. At. Switch Yard, GEB, Gandhinagar 95 360 15 31
5. Kadi Char Rasta, Dist. Mehsana 145 458 17 38
6. Modhera Char Rasta, Mehsana 63 265 12 21
7. IFFCO, Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar 88 292 17 26
8. Char Rasta, Patan 198 426 15 19
9. At. CEDS, GIDC, Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar 183 376 12 24
10. Himatnagar Nagarpalika, Dist. Sabarkantha 208 447 15 21
11. Mamlatdar Office, Idar, Dist. Sabarkantha 113 235 12 20
12. Nr. Vishram Gruh, Palanpur Dist. Banaskantha 63 265 12 21
13. Nr. Gandhi Lincon Hospital, Deesa, Dist. Banaskantha 78 326 12 29
14. Cadila Laboratories, Narol, Ahmedabad 69 194 11 33
15. LD Engg. College, Ahmedabad 31 155 06 25
16. CETP, Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad 105 250 9 16
17. GIDC Office Naroda, Ahmedabad 131 323 11.9 18.13
18. At CETP ,Odhav, Ahmedabad 188 448 9 37
19. TPAEC, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad 62.21 155.30 24.92 22.64
20. Karanj Police Station, Ahmedabad 288 514 11 33
21. Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad 139 296 12 23
22. Bavla Nagarpalika, Bavla, dist: Ahmedabad 132 286 12 17
23. Viramgam Bus station Dist: Ahmedabad 63 171 11 19
24. Rupam Chowk, Bhavanagar 119 240 6.35 10.84
25. Nr. Primary School, Gandhi Road, Bajwa. 45 119 3.25 5.52
26. Community Health Centre, Padra 151 184 P nil 4.93
27. At GIDC Office, Savali 131 251 3.01 7.68
28. GIDC Gorwa, Dist. Vadodara 94 126 2.17 8.42
29. Suzaibaug Society, Godhra Road, Dahod. 81 125 1.04 8.10
30. Chhotaudepur 142 262 2.27 5.21
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Sr. Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
31 Ineous ABS Ltd. Nandesari, Dist: Vadodara 114 224 4.24 17.05
32 GPCB Office Race Course, Vadodara 79 218 11 16
33 Dandia Bazar, Vadodara 57 223 08 14.33
34 I D Hospital,Karelibaug, Vadodara 52 195 08 16.17
35 GIDC Makarpura, Vadodara 91 123 1.08 6.39
36 Alembic Ltd., Alembic Road, Vadodara 158 368 11.57 26.44
37 Dakor Nagarpalika Fire Station, (at ground level 60 152 2.61 10.44
38 Sevalia grampanchayat office, Sevalia 48 158 1.43 11.34
39. Nagarpalika office Khambhat. 133 368 1.92 6.71
40. Nr. Woodland restorant opp. Kheta talav Nadiad. 100 185 2.16 5.23
41. Aaqm at GIDC, Savali dist. Vadodara 131 251 3.01 7.68
42 Anand nagarpalika office fire station , Anand 212 364 1.92 5.67
43 Petlad Nagarpalika Office, (at ground level) 73 129 2.77 14.04
44 RO, GPCB, Narmadanagar, Bharuch 85 184 15.7 17.2
45 Punit Society, Panch Batti, Bharuch 118.4 413.03 32.3 22.55
46 Jay Bhavani Ind Estate, Junagadh 129.5 241.75 19.31 17.69
47 Mahila Police Station, Junagadh 122.4 227.16 18.55 17.16
48 GIDC Sachin 135 265 7.67 25.44
* All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter & average.
Status of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring under NAMP Project

(annual average April 2008 to March 2009)
City/ Location of Parameters *

Town Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX HC CO
Vadodara Nandesari CETP 116.63 268.86 19.02 45.07 1.84 1793.73
Vadodara RO, GPCB Office 44.73 99.81 9.21 14.14 1.11 1098.53
Vadodara Dandia Bazar 60.53 137.87 13.24 29.32 1.44 1403.59
* All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter &
Average HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume],
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Status of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring under NAMP Project
(annual average April 2008 to March 2009)
Parameters *
City/ Town Location of Monitoring Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
Vapi GEB,GIDC 88.60 176.33 19.83 26.41
Vapi Vapi Nagarpalika 72.44 153.83 15.38 23.75
Surat SVR Eng.College 74 146 13.18 20.67
Surat BRC Udhana 98 192 19.89 25.6
Surat Air India Building, Kotsafill Road 86 170 16.67 24.21
Ankleshwar Ralis Pharma India Ltd 103.88 205.31 21.83 27.4
Ankleshwar Durga Traders, Rajpipala road 76.3 153.83 14.93 24.31
Ahmedabad GIDC Naroda 115.76 297.23 12.86 19.13
Rajkot Nr. Sardhara Industrial 114 208 10.93 14.56

Corporation, Rakot
Rajkot GPCB Office, RO, Rajkot 85 157 9.37 12.95
Jamnagar Fisheries Office 93.75 172.67 10.08 25.03
* All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per cubic meter & average.
⇒ Yearly average is calculated based on the CPCB guidelines, at least 104 samples (24 hourly) per year/station.
Status of Ambient air quality monitoring under Air Action Plan in Jamnagar
Sr. Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1. Bedeshwar Indl.area, Jamnagar 113.09 371.21 7.00 19.03
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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring data of Amdavad city at selected locations
During Diwali festival 2008-09
Parameters *
Location Date
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
Nehru Bridge 27.10.2008 136 381 13.82 44.04
(24 Hrs. Sampling Average data) to
(Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij) 30.10.2008
L.D. Engg. College, Ahmedabad (Kali -do 103 256 14.25 20.95
Chaudas to Bhai Bij)
Cadila Laboratory, Narol, Ahme-dabad -do 105 269 16.73 25.6
(Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij)
R.C. Technical School, Mirzapur, -do 107 239 14.83 21.18
Ahmedabad, (Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij)
Shardaben Hospital, Saraspur, -do 103 248 14.98 21.45
Ahmedabad (Kalichaudas to Bhaibij)
Note: All parameters are in microgram/Nm3
Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in

Bhavnagar w.r. to Diwali festival
Parameters *
Sr Location of Monitoring Station Date
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. Ghogha Circle, Bhavnagar 27.10.2008 146 249 16.86 20.34
* All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter

Jamnagar w.r. to Diwali festival
[2008-09]
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1. Rameshwarnagar, GPCB office 110.5 211.25 18.95 36.90
2. Summer Club road, Fisheries Office 114.3 218.00 19.63 37.78
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AAQM during Diwali at various location in Vapi.
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1 Gunjan Society Vapi Town 29.10.2008 98.89 184.12 40.40 29.09
2 Stadium Road Valsad 28.10.2008 93.96 185.71 34.20 26.68
3 Gunjan Society Vapi Town 27.10.2008 98.19 189.23 35.58 27.12
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* All the values are in µg/m = microgrammes per normal cubic meter & average.
Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Mehsana w.r. to Diwali festival
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. AAQM at RO, GPCB, Mehsana 27.10.2008 113 254 12 34
2. AAQM at RO, GPCB, Mehsana 28.10.2008 73 264 11 36
3 AAQM at RO, GPCB, Mehsana 29.10.2008 97 315 17 37

Jamnagar w.r. to Navratri festival
[2008-09]
Sr. Location of Monitoring Station Parameters *

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1. Rameshwarnagar, GPCB office 83.33 119.33 6.27 27.83
2. Summer Club road, Fisheries Office 96.33 176.67 10.00 30.63
Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Surat w.r. to Diwali festival
Parameters *
Sr Location of Monitoring Station
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. Umiya mata mandir varachha, surat 82 177 15.63 19.59
2. Athwalines, near Dhirj store, Surat 92 190 12.24 21.84
3. Delhi Gate Police Chawki, Nr. Railway Station, 76 168 14.16 20.88
Surat
4. Baroda Rayon Corporation, Udhna 102 214 22.84 27.26
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Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Bharuch w.r. to Navratri festival
(24 hrs sampling average data)
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1 402/11/B Alkapuri, Gattu Vidyalaya, Ankleshwar 134 359 27.31 22.08
2 B.M.Surti’s House No.188, Shaktinagar GHB, 134 356 19.57 14.55
Bharuch

Bharuch

Bharuch
Bharuch
8 On the terrace of M.B. Vasava’s resident at 113 348 18.58 19.22
Koliwad, Rajpipla
9 On the terrace of M.B. Vasava’s resident at 113 338 24.76 10.93
Koliwad, Rajpipla
Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Bharuch w.r. to Diwali festival
(24 hrs sampling average data)
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1 Ramvatika Society,Ankleshwar 127.6 428.76 38.33 23.85
4 Ramvatika Society Ankleshwar 115.53 423.76 27.12 16.73
6 32, Punit Society,Bharuch 121.66 424.36 33.0 20.13
11 Koli Falia, Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada 110.47 396.26 34.15 22.4
15 Koli Falia, Rajpipla, Dist.Narmada 116.93 416.23 31.28 18.22
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Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Rajkot w.r. to Navratri festival
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
1. RO, GPCB office, Rajkot 30.09.2008 173 93 12.47 17.66
Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Rajkot w.r. to Diwali festival
Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOx
Ambient air quality of traffic points Surat

Sr. Parameters *
RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1. Traffic point, Rly station, Surat 75 149 14.47 21.91
Protocol for TSDF

Sr. Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX
1 Nandesari CETP 116.81 269.22 19.04 45.07

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6.17. Status of coastal monitoring under the plan scheme
Plan scheme implemented during the year 2008-2009
The Board has continued coastal monitoring under the plan scheme during the year 2008–
2009 in Gujarat to ascertain the water quality of different parts along the coastal zones in
Gujarat.
RO, GPCB Numbers of samples collected and analysed
Jamnagar 33
Rajkot -
Bhavnagar 10
Vadodara 36
Vapi -
Bharuch 12
Surat 36
Junagadh 200
Bhuj -
Quality of Coastal Water under Action Plan

Sr. Parameters *
Location
pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3–N
1. Plot No. 6 , SBY, Alang 7.80 5.17 12 0.37

Bhavnagar
2. Plot No.110, S BY, 7.8 5 12.5 0.35

Sosiya, Bhavnagar
3. Plot No.V-7 ,S BY, 7.86 5.02 12.75 0.33

Sosiya, Bhavnagar
4. Plot No.84/C, SBY, 7.91 5.05 12.33 0.49

Alang, Bhavnagar
* Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L .
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Quality of Coastal outfalls and Coastal waters
Parameters *
Sr. Name of outfalls
pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3 – N
1. Sea water at Dhuvaran, Kheda 7.82 6.74 2.02 2.51
2. Sea water at ECP, ‘J’ point near Sarod - 7.73 5.21 1.86 2.81
Jambusar
3. Estuarine water at Dhuvaran 7.82 6.84 1.89 2.06
4. Estuarine water at ECP, ‘J’ point near Sarod, 7.64 6.27 2.17 2.73
Ta. Jambusar
5. E.C.P. ‘J’ point near Sarod – before discharge, 5.85 - 375 172.08
Ta. Jambusar
6. Sarigam diffuser at Tadgam 7.73 6.74 4.37 10.74
7. Estuarine water of river Damanganga at 7.91 6.44 4.78 10.65

Daman Jetty
8. Estuarine water of river Damanganga at 7.08 5.55 9.49 14.98

Kanchigam
9. Estuarine water of river Kolak at Kolak Jetty 7.87 6.66 4.90 9.56
10. Estuarine water of river Par at Umarsadi Jetty 7.92 6.61 5.62 10.87
11. Sea water at Porbandar outfall 8.27 5.46 ND 0.62
12. Porbandar city sewage outfall 7.65 - 71.73 33.77
13. Tata Chem., Mithapur outfall 8.31 - ND 0.53
14. Sea water at Kandla 7.86 - ND 2.8
15. Gandhidham city sewage outfall 7.85 3.3 ND 1.33
16 Excel Crop Care Ltd., Bhavnagar 7.92 4.01 26.92 3.59
17 BMC waste water at Kansara bridge, 7.25 0.42 47.42 20.80

Bhavnagar
18 Pipavav Port, Amreli 7.89 5.27 10.18 0.43
19 Nirma Ltd,Kalatalav, Bhavnagr 7.96 4.75 10.67 0.47
20 Plot 6,SBY,Alang, Bhavnagar 7.93 5.05 11.75 0.35
21 Plot 110, SBY, Sosiya, Alang, Bhavanagar 7.83 5.25 11.75 0.40
22 Umra temple at Jakat naka 7.9 4.5 3.2 0.58
23 KRIBHCO Jetty at Hazira 7.9 5.1 2.6 0.49
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Parameters *
Sr. Name of outfalls
pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3 – N
24 Essar Jetty at Hazira 7.88 4.9 3.0 0.46
25 Narmada Estuary at Golden Bridge (L/T) 7.98 6.94 3.05 0.198
26 Narmada Estuary at Golden Bridge (H/T) 7.97 7.27 2.68 0.21
27 Gulf of Cambay at LNG Terminal Jetty,Dahej 7.85 6.56 3.32 0.183
(low tide)
28 Gulf of Cambay at LNG Terminal Jetty,Dahej 7.85 6.65 3.01 0.125
(high tide)
29 Gulf of Cambay at Birla Copper Jetty,Dahej 7.81 6.41 2.82 0.173
(L/T)
30 Gulf of Cambay at Birla Copper Jetty,Dahej 7.82 6.63 2.69 0.143
(H/T)
31 Gulf of Cambay at IPCL Jetty,Jageshwar 7.84 6.84 3.04 0.160
(L/T)
32 Gulf of Cambay at IPCL Jetty,Jageshwar 7.85 6.83 2.66 0.132
(H/T)
33 Narmada Estuary at Bhabdhut (L/T) 7.91 7.13 2.7 0.162
34 Narmada Estuary at Bhabdhut (H/T) 7.97 7.13 2.62 0.131
35 Gulf of Cambay at Stambheshwer Mahadev, 7.67 6.46 2.78 0.162
Kamboi (L/T)
36 Gulf of Cambay at Sthambheshwer Mahadev, 7.74 6.59 2.67 0.166
Kamboi (H/T)
37 Surface Sea Water Sample Of Muldwarka, 8.18 6.40 2.35 1.43
Kodinar
38 Surface Sea Water Sample Nr.Somnath 8.06 6.39 1.82 2.67
Temple, Junaghadh
39 Surface Sea Water Sample at Holyday Camp, 8.11 6.32 2.07 1.72
Choravad
40 Surface Sea Water Sample Nr. Indian Rayon 8.13 6.01 2.01 2.66
&Ind.Ltd.Veraval
41 Surface Sea Water Sample Nr. Intekpoint of 8.01 6.39 1.88 2.49
GHCL,Sutarapada
42 Domestic W/W of .Veraval Municipality 7.50 0.0 113.6 44.73
Nr.Vasantvihar Engg., Veraval
43 W/W Sample of Fish Processing Unit,GIDC, 7.16 0.0 479.6 165.14
Veraval

N.A = Not applicable, N.D. = Not detectable.
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6.18. Monitoring during Festival Programmes (Ganapati immersion Festival)
Particulars no.s of samples

RO, Ahmedabad
1. River Sabarmati at Sardar Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3

2. Chandola Lake, Near Sulemani Masjid, Danilimda 3
3. Kankaria Lake, Opp: Zoo, Ahmedabad. 3
4. Kankaria Lake, Opp: Vayam Vidhalay. 3
5. River Sabarmati at Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
6. River Sabarmati at Nehru Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
7. River Sabarmati at Gandhi Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
8. River Sabarmati at Old Vadaj Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
9 River Sabarmati at Railway Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
10 River Sabarmati at Indira Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3
RO, Bhavnagar
1. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. - Ghogha, 3

Dist. Bhavnagar. ( At Centre point of sea beach of Koliyak)
2. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. -Ghogha, 2

Dist.Bhavnagar. ( from left side of sea beach , 50 mtr away from the Centre
point of sea beach of Koliyak)
3. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. -Ghogha, 2

Dist.Bhavnagar. ( from right side of sea beach , 50 mtr away from the Centre
point of sea beach of Koliyak)
RO,Vadodara
1. River Mahi at Fazalpur 02
2. River Mahi at Umeta road bridge 03
3. River Mahi at Umeta bridge, river bank near Sindhrot 03
4. Ramsagar talav near Ranchhodji temple at Tarsali 03
5. Sursagar talav, opposite Music college,Vadodara 04
6. Sursagar talav, opposite Prince cinema,Vadodara 03
7. Motnath talav, opposite Aum Shree Motnath mahadev mandir, Harni, 02

Vadodara
8. Sama talav at Sama, opposite Petrol pump , Vadodara 04
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Particulars no.s of samples
9. Sama talav at Sama, near Jalaram mandir, Vadodara 03
10. Gorwa talav near Dasama temple, Vadodara 03
11. Gotri talav, opposite Gotri sarvajanic mandir,Gotri, Vadodara 03
12. Gotri talav, opposite Ranchhodji mandir & Bus stop,Gotri main road,Gotri, 03
Vadodara
RO, Bharuch
1. River Narmada at Golden bridge, Bharuch 03

2. River Narmada at Sardar bridge, Bharuch 03
3. River Narmada at Nilkanth Mahadev Temple, Zadeshwar 03
RO, Jamnagar
1. Sea water from CWLC Jetty, Rozi Port, Jamnagar 02
2. Sea water near J.M. Baxy Co., Rozi Port, Jamnagar 02
RO, Mehsana
1. Chitrodipura village Lake , dist. Gandhinagar 03
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6.19. Bio-Monitoring of Water Bodies
Central Pollution Control Board has initiated studies on Water Quality Management under
provision of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Biological
Monitoring system has been well established & emphasized as one of the cost effective
system in order to maintain & restore the wholesomeness of water in terms of various
designated best uses of Water Bodies.
Criteria for Biological Water Quality Evaluation
Water Range of Saprobic Range of Indicator

Water Quality
Quality Class Score Diversity Score colour
A 7 and more 0.2-1 Clean Blue
B 6-7 0.5-1 Slight Pollution Light Blue
C 3-6 0.3-0.9 Moderate Pollution Green
D 2-5 0.4 & less Heavy Pollution Orange
E 0-2 0-0.2 Severe Pollution Red
Under this Project Bio-Monitoring of polluted river stretches are been carried out in River
Action Plan 2007-2008.
Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi. Under National Water Quality Monitoring
Programme (NWMP), Bio-Monitoring station are to be Monitored three times in a year at
pre selected locations, Physico-Chemical analysis along with Bio-Monitoring of rivers/
Lakes stretches. Such Way Up gradation of Rivers/Lakes for best designated use to
humankind will be taken up.
Preparation of the results, conclusions & final mapping of the rivers as per CPCB
guidelines is under progress.
Details of number of samples collected under Bio-monitoring Project during the year
2008-09 from Dam, Lake, River and Estuarine water/Sea.
Numbers of samples
RO, GPCB
collected and analysed
Ahmedabad 31
Vadodara 06
Mehsana 06
Rajkot -
Vapi 12
Surat 37
Bharuch 09
Godhra -
Junagadh 03
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6.20. Analytical Quality Control (AQC)
Analyses of unknown samples received during the year 2008-2009 from Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB) periodically were analyzed precisely and accurately and reports were
sent to the CPCB.
Moreover, scientific personal of the Board analysis both known as well as unknown samples
to ascertain the accurate performance of the respective instruments.
Under this AQC procedure the Central Laboratory and all the laboratories attached with the
Regional Offices each located at Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot and Jamnagar
participated in this exercise in the year 2008-2009. This procedure helps in improving
performance and increasing the confidence of the scientific staff. Overall the analytical
results (Data) obtained are more precise, accurate, reproducible and reliable. The
performance of all the Board’s laboratories have been reported quite satisfactory.
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6.21. Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000
Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise
Noise is often measured in decibels (dBA). It has been recognised as ambient air
pollutant. Standards in this regard are laid down under The Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 (and rules made there under) and under the Model Rules of the Factories Act, 1948
for occupational health and safety purposes. The ambient air quality standards in respect
of noise as notified under the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 are as
under:
Area Limits in dB(A)Leq*

Category of Area/Zone
Code Day time Night time
A Industrial area 75 70
B Commercial area 65 55
C Residential Area 55 45
D Silence Zone 50 40
Note:
1. Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m and 10 p.m.
2. Night time is reckoned in between 10 p.m and 6 a.m.
3. Silence zone is referred as areas up to 100 meters around such premises as hospitals,
educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as
such by the competent authority. Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of
crackers shall be banned in these zones.
0. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above mentioned
categories by the Competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.
0. dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on Scale
A which is relatable to human hearing.
“A” in dB(A) Leq denotes the frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and
corresponds to frequency response characteristics of the human ear.
Leq: It is energy mean of the noise level over a specified period.
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In order to implement provisions of Noise (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 and
compliance of various directives, the Board through its all the Regional Offices carried
out noise level monitoring during festival of Navratri 30th September 2008 to 8th October,
2008 and Dasera on 9th October, 2008.
Regional Office, Bhavnagar
Sr. Noise level

Date Location
No. mean value dB
1 30.09.08 Anchor Group of Bhavena, Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar 64.48
10 30.09.08 Anmol Group Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar 63.8
19 30.09.08 Galaxy Group of Bhavnagar, Gulistan Ground, Bhavnagar 64.38
28 30.09.08 Trinetra Social Group, Ghogha Circle, Bhavnagar 63.85
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Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
Regional Office, Vapi
Sr. Noise level mean

Date Location
No. value dB
1 30.09.08 Shivalay Temple at Chanod, Colony, Silvasa Road, Vapi 66.27
2 04.10.08 Shivalay Temple at Chanod, Colony, Silvasa Road, Vapi 65.92
3 30.09.08 Thanganat – 08 Roffel College Campus, Vapi 69.13
7 30.09.08 Ramzat'08 Saurashtra Samaj Patel Wadi, Gunjan Area, Vapi 68.87
10 01.10.08 Jayhind Mitra Mandal, Nr. R.P.F. Ground - Valsad 64.47
14 01.10.08 Govt. Colony, Tithal Road, Valsad 65.94
17 01.10.08 Gokul Group, College Campus, Tithal Road, Valsad 70.04
20 02.10.08 Zankar – 08, Opp.Vishal Mart, GIDC - Vapi 68.44
21 02.10.08 Rangtali – 08, Hotel Green View, N.H.No.8, Vapi 69.07
22 04.10.08 New Housing Colony, Gunjan Vapi 63.49
23 06.10.08 New Housing Colony, Gunjan Vapi 69.67
24 06.10.08 Ambe Mata Mandir, Vapi 70.51
25 08.10.08 Ambe Mata Mandir, Vapi 67.37
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Regional Office, Surat

Date Location
No. value dB
1 30.09.08 Shree Umiya Parivar Trust, A. K. Road, Surat 63.75
2 30.09.08 Garba at Apartment, Bhatar Road, Surat 60.11
3 30.09.08 Garba at Apartment, Nr. Police Chawky, Ghoddod Road, Surat 62.10
4 30.09.08 Ramlila Mahotsav, Parle Point, Surat 65.30
5 30.09.08 Garba at Ashirwad Park, City Light Road, Surat 64.20
6 01.10.08 Ambika Niketan, Parle Point – Surat 59.06
7 01.10.08 Opera Flats, Umra – Surat 64.11
8 01.10.08 Ashirwad Bunglow, Dumas Road, Piplod, Surat 62.95
9 01.10.08 Royal Park, Dumas Road, Surat 65.12
10 01.10.08 Destiny Group, City Plus, Magadalla, Surat 67.06
11 02.10.08 Mahadev Residency, Anand Mahal Road, Adajan, Surat 64.33
12 02.10.08 Shri Mahalaxmi Vishvashakti Dham, Gaheshwr, Adajan, Surat 65.40
13 02.10.08 Jay Agasi Mata Mandir, At;Palanpur Jakatnaka Road, Surat 64.07
14 02.10.08 Bejanwala Complex, Tarvadi, Rander, Surat 59.41
15 02.10.08 Shiv Omnagar Society, Tarvadi, Rander, Surat 62.11
16 03.10.08 Bharatnath Society, Katargam, Surat 63.99
17 03.10.08 Gopal Park Society, Mini Virpur,. Palanpur Jakatnaka, Surat 63.78
18 03.10.08 Navratri at Agasi-Mata Temple,. Palanpur Jakatnaka, Surat 63.11
19 04.10.08 Jankalyan Society, Palanpur Patiya, Surat 64.67
20 04.10.08 New Saurabh Park Society, Ramnagar, Mora Bhagal 60.25
21 04.10.08 Devashish Society, Ugat Road, Surat 67.04
22 04.10.08 Shreeji Nagar, Ugat, Bhesan Road, Surat 63.26
23 05.10.08 Umiyadham Navratri, Umiya Chowk, Varachha Surat 62.66
24 05.10.08 Sandesh Garba Spardha, Hani Park Road, Surat 65.14
25 05.10.08 Prabhu Darshan Society, Bhesan Ugat Road, Surat 63.72
26 05.10.08 B.R. Park Society,. Jhangir Pura, Surat 64.15
27 06.10.08 Sundarvan Raw House, Dandi Road, Jhangirabad Surat 64.43
28 06.10.08 Kutchh Kadva Patidar Samaj, Patelnagar, Dandi Road, Surat 64.09
29 06.10.08 Jay Ambe Yuvak Mandal Dandi Road, Jhangirabad Surat 64.04
30 06.10.08 Navratri Mahotsav at Asopalav Society, Rander Road, Surat 64.12
31 07.10.08 Shree Charotar Patel Yuvak Mandal, Laldarwaja, Surat 65.34
32 07.10.08 J.B. Ramjat V.D.Road, Surat 66.62
33 07.10.08 Mahavir Society, Near Over bridge, Sumul Dairy Road, Surat 62.96
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Date Location
No. value dB
34 07.10.08 Shreenathji Apartment, Rustambaug, Surat 63.24
35 08.10.08 Shaligram Complex. Causeway Road, Rander, Surat 62.48
36 08.10.08 Lilavihar Society, Rander, Tarvadi, Surat 59.37
37 08.10.08 Gurjar Samajwadi,. Opp. Merulaxmi Tarvadi, Surat, 58.37
38 08.10.08 Laxmidarshan Apt. Tarvadi, Rander, Surat 60.58
39 08.10.08 Shivamnagar Society, Tarvadi,. Rander, Surat 58.71
40 09.10.08 Mahadev Residency, Anand Mahal Road, Surat 64.06
41 09.10.08 Samarth Flat, Nr. Gujarat Gas Circle, Adajan, Surat 63.09
42 09.10.08 Open Plot near Rajhans Flat, Adajan Hajira Road, Surat 66.02
Regional Office, Jamnagar

Date Location
No. value dB
1 30.09.08 Gunjan Group Navtri Mahostav-08, 7-Patel colony, Jamnagar 53.0
2 30.09.08 Datani Utsav Party Plot, 12-Patel Colony, Jamnagar 63.0
3 01.10.08 Shri Navdurga Railway Kumarika Garbi Mandal, Jamnagar 64.0
4 01.10.08 Bharatmata Adarsh Garbi mandal, Limdaline, Jamnagar 64.0
5 02.10.08 Archan Navratri Mahostav, 6-Patel colony, Jamnagar 64.34
6 02.10.08 Gunjan Navtri Mahostav, Nr.Ranmal Talav, Jamnagar 64.57
7 03.10.08 Chamunda Youth Kumarika Garbi, Pancheshwar, Jamnagar 64.0
8 03.10.08 Utsav Navli Navratri-2008, Galaxy cinema Ground, Jamnagar 62.0
9 04.10.08 Gunjan Navtri Mahostav, Nr.Ranmal Talav, Jamnagare 63.0
10 04.10.08 Navrdugra Garbi Mandal, Rameshwar nagar, Jamnagar 64.0
11 05.10.08 Gaytri Garbi Mandal, 11-Patel Colony, Jamnagar 53.18
12 05.10.08 Navli Navratra-08, Galaxi Tokies ground, Jamnagar 64.8
13 05.10.08 Bamboo beats Garba, Jubilee Circle, Bhuj(Kutch) 64.0
14 05.10.08 Sanskruti Garba, Opp:Prince Residency, Bhuj(Kutch) 63.7
15 06.10.08 Shree Khodiyar Garbi Mandal, G-8, Ranjit nagar, Jamnagar 51.53
16 06.10.08 Shree Randal Kumarika Garbi Mandal, Ranjitnagar, Jamnagar 64.2
17 07.10.08 Gaytri Garbi Mandal, 11-Patel Colony, Jamnagar 54.1
18 07.10.08 Navli Navratra-08, Galaxi Tokies ground, Jamnagar 62.2
19 08.10.08 Archan Navratri Mahostav, 6-Patel colony, Jamnagar 63.4
20 08.10.08 Datani Utsav Party Plot, 12-Patel Colony, Jamnagar 64.70
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Regional Office, Vadodara
Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
1 30.09.08 Bita Garba Mahotsav, 69.89
2 30.09.08 United Arkei Garba Mahotsav 70.08
3 30.09.08 Maa Ambe Garba Mashotsav,Gorva Road 65.04
4 30.09.08 Laxmipura Garba Ground 66.02
5 30.09.08 Ekta Garba Mahotsav 65.00
6 01.10.08 Ekta Garba Mahotsav 77.09
7 01.10.08 Santosh nagar Yuvak Mandal 76.07
8 01.10.08 Jayshree Ambe Garba Mahotsav 79.08
9 01.10.08 Parampara Garba Mahotsav 66.04
10 01.10.08 Garba At the Fine Arts 52.66
11 01.10.08 Yug Shakti Garba Mahotsav 66.85
12 02.10.08 Milan Kunj Club Garba 69.13
13 02.10.08 Chindak Garba Group 67.45
14 02.10.08 Adukiyo-Dadukiyo 67.70
15 03.10.08 ONGC ground 67.54
16 03.10.08 AlaiyaBaliya 66.63
17 03.10.08 Adukiyo-Dadukiyo 64.65
18 03.10.08 Small Wonder Garba Mahotsav 63.16
19 04.10.08 Sishu Navrus Garba Mahotsav 68.01
20 04.10.08 Sishu Sanskrutik Garba Mahotsav 66.52
21 05.10.08 Maa Durga Sarvajanik Garba 66.84
22 05.10.08 Triveni Garba Mahotsav Gotri Road 67.11
23 05.10.08 Rameshwar Yuvak Mandal Garba 67.72
24 05.10.08 Sama East Zone Society Pragati Mandal Navratri, Sama Road 68.01
25 05.10.08 West Zone Yuvak Mandal 66.7
26 05.10.08 Shree East Zone Jan Kalyan Yuvak Mandal 69.2
27 06.10.08 Kalindi Navratri Mahotsav 63.5
28 06.10.08 Jay Ambe SamuhikGarba Mahotsav, Opp. Gotri Lake 69.4
29 06.10.08 Kareli Baug Samuh Garba Mahotsav 68.05
30 06.10.08 Navyuvak Garba Mahotsav, Akota 55.8
31 06.10.08 Fatehganj Yuvak Mandal 67.60
32 07.10.08 Abha group bal garba,sama 68.4
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Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
33 07.10.08 Vrajdham Garba Mahotsav 67.4
34 07.10.08 Brampuri Navratri Mahotsav 67.90
35 07.10.08 Bhailalbhai park samuh garba Mahotsav 65.31
36 07.10.08 Indralok Garba Mathosav 69.73
37 08.10.08 Santosh yuvak Mandal Garba 67.63
38 08.10.08 Saurabhpark sanskruti Mandal ,B\h samta Flat 67.71
39 08.10.08 Tapovan Garba, Petrochemicals 68.15
40 09.10.08 Ravan dahan desera, Pologround 93.89
Dist. Kheda & Anand
41 02.10.08 Vidyanagar road yuvak mandal, Anand 65.76
42 02.10.08 Heart killer group,Anand 63.86
43 04.10.08 Akta group garba, Kheda 65.07
44 04.10.08 Shreeji Navratri Mathosav, Nadiad 66.58
45 04.10.08 Motakumbhnath seva trust, Nadiad 65.71
46 06.10.08 Charotar Education Society, Anand 67.07
47 06.10.08 Sardar yuvak Mandal, Anand 68.62
48 06.10.08 Veraimata Mandir garba mahotsav, Anand 69.51
49 08.10.08 Aden party plot, Nadiad 67.71
50 08.10.08 Party plot ground, Nadiad 65.98
Regional Office, Mahesana

Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
1 30.09.08 Masiya Yuvak Mandal, Ambaji Navratri, 2008, T. B. road, 49
Mehsana
2 30.09.08 Young Yuth Club Sanchalit Navratri Mahotsav, At Gajanand 44.1
Party Plot, Near Gopinalah , Mehsana
3 01.10.08 Lions, Lioness & Leo Club Of Gandhinagar Ayojit Navratri 53.7
Mahotsav - 2008, Ch - 3 Corner, Sector No. 11, Gandhinagar
4 01.10.08 Sahiyar Kelvani Mandal, Sahiyar Ayojit Navratri Mahotsav - 53.1
2008, Sector No. 6, Nr. Gh. Road, Gandhinagar
5 02.10.08 Gandhinagar Cultural Forum Ayojit Navratri Mahotsav - 2008, 54.4
Cultural Forum Ground, Sector No. 17, Gandhinagar
6 02.10.08 Lions, Lioness & Leo Club Of Gandhinagar Ayojit Navratri 54.8
Mahotsav - 2008, Ch - 3 Corner, Sector No. 11, Gandhinagar
7 02.10.08 Sahiyar Kelvani Mandal, Sahiyar Ayojit Navratri Mahotsav - 54.5
2008, Sector No. 6, Nr. Gh. Road, Gandhinagar
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Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
8 03.10.08 Samarpan Navratri Mahotsav, At - Dhobighat, Mehsana 54.3
9 03.10.08 Navratri Garba Mahotsav, At-Para Area, Mehsana 44.0
10 04.10.08 Modhera Charrasta, Mehsana 45.9
11 05.10.08 Saptadev Cheritable Trust, Navratri, Sector-3c, Gandhinagar 42.5
12 06.10.08 Nr. G.I.D.C. Motipura, Himatnagar, Dist-Sabarkantha 50
13 07.10.08 Gurunanak Chowk,Palanpur, Dist-Banaskantha 44.9
14 07.10.08 Navratri Garba Mahotsav, Hingraj Chachar Chowk , Patan 44.4
15 08.10.08 Navratri Garba Mahotsav, M.N. High School, Patan 44.6
Regional Office, Bharuch

Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
1 30.9.08 Chautabazar, Ankleshwar, Dist. Bharuch 59.61
2 30.9.08 ONGC Township, Ankleshwar, Dist. Bharuch 58.18
3 1.10.08 GNFC Township, Narmadanagar , Bharuch 50.93
4 1.10.08 Navratri, Reliance Ind Ltd , Opp Shravan School , Bharuch 50.81
5 2.10.08 Shree Yuva Mitra Mandal, Ankleshwar 56.35
6 2.10.08 Lions Club, Ankleshwar 65.625
7 3.10.08 Patel Society Navratri Mahotsav, Bharuch 66
8 3.10.08 Lions Prit Navratri, Sonal party plot, Opp. College Bharuch 67
9 4.10.08 Shaktinath Navratri Mahotsav, Shaktinath, Bharuch 61.375
10 4.10.08 Siddhnathnagar Navratri Mahotsav, Bharuch 61.625
11 5.10.08 Saurashtra Kadva Patel Yuvak Mandal, Bholav 61.19
12 5.10.08 Lions Prit Navratri, Sonal party plot, Opp. College Bharuch 52.47
13 6.10.08 Chautabazar, Ankleshwar, Dist. Bharuch 58.175
14 6.10.08 ONGC Township, Ankleshwar, Dist. Bharuch 60.16
15 7.10.08 Maa Shakti Garba Ground, Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada 56.249
16 7.10.08 Garba Ground Near Santosh Cinema, Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada 63.03
17 7.10.08 Harisiddhi Mata Mandir Garba, Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada 62.837
18 8.10.08 Lions Club, Ankleshwar 59.05
19 8.10.08 Shree Yuva Mitra Mandal, Ankleshwar 57.45
20 8.10.08 Manav Setu, Ankleshwar 56.075
21 9.10.08 Dashera Ravan, ONGC Township, Ankleshwar dist. Bharuch 64
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Regional Office, Rajkot
Sr. Noise level
Date Location
No. mean value dB
1 30.9.08 Navratri Mahotsav, Kisanpara Chowk 52.45
2 1.10.08 Navratri Mahotsav, Kotecha Chowk 50.05
3 2.10.08 Navratri Mahotsav, Kotecha Chowk 63.25
4 3.10.08 Rippal Group, Kalawad road 60.7
5 4.10.08 Nupur Group Navratri Mahotsav, 150 ft ring road 59.32
6 5.10.08 Akila Pioneer, Near virani school 62.4
7 6.10.08 Surbhi Garba Mandal, Race Course Ground 63.92
8 7.10.08 Leo Lions, Nandanvan party plot, 150 ft ring road 63.6
9 8.10.08 Galaxy Garba Mandal, Kalawad road 63.28
10 9.10.08 Dashera Mahotsav, (raven dahan) , Race Course ring road 65.9
Regional Office, Ahmedabad

Date Location
No. value dB
1 30.9.08 At Nehru Bridge, Ahmedabad 76.6
2 1.10.08 Main Gate at Gandhi, Ashram, Ahmedabad 70.18
3 3.10.08 At Kankariya, Maninagar, Ahmedabad 63.68
4 5.10.08 Opp. Fun Republic, Iscon Circle, Ahmedabad 82.05
5 6.10.08 Arjun Tower Parking, Shiv Ranjani Cross Road, Ahmedabad 85.75
6 7.10.08 Near Collector Office, Subhash Bridge, Ahmedabad 85.5
7 8.10.08 Near Circle, Shahibag, Ahmedabad 87.1
8 30.9.08 University Ground, Memnagar, Ahmedabad 65
9 30.9.08 Mehsana Society, Juna Vadaj, Ahmedabad 54
10 30.9.08 Sagar Appartment, Opp. Bhavsar Hostel, Ahmedabad 64
11 30.9.08 Kalyankunj Flat, Radha-Swami Road, Ranip, Ahmedabad 58.5
12 30.9.08 Ramnagar Chowk, Khodiya Mandir, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad 63
13 1.10.08 Nav Shakti Gurjari Near GMDC, Ring Road, Ahmedabad 63.5
14 1.10.08 SOI Dandia, University Ground, Ahmedabad 65.10
15 1.10.08 NID Paldi, Ahmedabad 63.75
16 1.10.08 Ramnagar Youth, Jain Char Rasta, Maninagar, Ahmedabad 63.25
17 2.10.08 Swaminarayan Avenue, Ring Road, Naranpura, Ahmedabad 64.5
18 2.10.08 Ghanshyam Park, Naranpura, Ahmedabad 63
19 2.10.08 Pushpam Society, Ishanpur, Ahmedabad 53.5
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Date Location
No. value dB
20 2.10.08 Near Boot Bhavani Temple, Vatva, Ahmedabad 54
21 3.10.08 Sarvajanik Navratri Mahotsav, Naroda Road, Ahmedabad 63.75
22 3.10.08 Bhavya Shyam Ras Garba Mahotsav, Bapoonagar 60
23 3.10.08 Shantinagar, Amraiwadi 65
24 3.10.08 Youth Group of Sarvajanik Navratri Mahotsav, Maninagar 53.5
25 4.10.08 H.L. Commerce College, Near Commerce 6 Roads, 63.8
26 4.10.08 Nav Shakti Gurjari, Near GMDC. 132 Ring Road 63.8
27 4.10.08 Goyal Intercity, Shal Hospital Road, 63.7
28 4.10.08 Panch Ratna Party Plot, S.G. Highway. 64
29 4.10.08 YMCA Club. SG Highway 65.5
30 5.10.08 Apang Manav Mandal, Near IIM 63.9
31 5.10.08 Zarna Party Plot, SG Highway 64.1
32 5.10.08 Vihat Nagar, Rabari Vasahat, Narayan Nagar Road, Paldi 64.1
33 5.10.08 Near Rang Sagar Flat, PT College Road, Paldi 64
34 5.10.08 Mangalam Flat, Near Maninagar Rly. Crossing 58
35 6.10.08 Rakhiyal Gram Yuvak Mandal, Rakhiyal 64.8
36 6.10.08 Jal Dhara Water Park, Kankaria 63.4
37 6.10.08 New Abhinav Ras-Garba-2008, Nagina Wadi, Kankaria 64.2
38 6.10.08 Maninagar no Maniyaro, Near Jawahar Chowk, Maninagar 62.9
39 6.10.08 Maniyasha Sarvajanik Navratri, Nr Rly. Crossing, Maninagar 60
40 7.10.08 Shree Khodiya Mandir Garba, Near Paldi Char Rasta, Paldi 64.1
41 7.10.08 Manek Baug Sanskritik Kendra, Manekbaug 63.7
42 7.10.08 Shakti Mandal, Near Vasna Bus Stop, Vasna 62.5
43 7.10.08 Jaldhara and Ramyakunj Soc. Ishanpur, Vatva Road. 54.3
44 7.10.08 Tripada Co.Op. Soc. Maninagar (E) Maninagar. 64.3
45 8.10.08 H.B. Kapadiya High School, Delhi Darwaja, 64.6
46 8.10.08 Madhupura Ward, AMC Central Zone Office, Madhupura 65.2
47 8.10.08 Khodiya Mata Temple, Near Nikol Bus Stand, Nikol 64.2
48 8.10.08 Nand Bhoomi Garba, Maru Prajapati’s Wadi, Odhav. 71
49 9.10.08 Dasera, Nagarvel Hanuman, Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad 90.9
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Regional Office, Godhra

Date Location
No. value dB
1 30.9.08 Vishwa Karma Chowk, Near Vishwa Karma Temple 70.75
2 30.9.08 Shri Sai Yuvak Mandal Garba Mahostav, Kalalarwaja 71.85
3 30.9.08 Chanchal Chowk, Near Khodiya Temple, Panjara Pole 72.1
4 30.9.08 Prabhakumj Society & Chandni chowk, BOB Garba Mahotsav, 72.44
Tahuko Garba Vrund
5 30.9.08 Rayanwadi Society No.2, Bamroli Road. 72.23
6 1.10.08 Ambica Chowk Near Mochiwad, Near Police Choki No.1 71.72
7 1.10.08 Soniwad, At Gujarati Mishra Shala 72.5
8 1.10.08 Police line, Nr. Police Lines Gujarati Shala. 71.94
9 1.10.08 Uttamnagar society, Near Market Yard. 71.98
10 2.10.08 Postal Quarters, Opp. Bahumali building 71.07
11 2.10.08 Ranchhodji Mandir Chowk, Near Ranchhodji Temple 72.42
12 2.10.08 Shree Kachhiyawad Navratri Mahotsav, Kachhiyawad 73.13
13 2.10.08 Shree Sahjanand Society, Ankleshwar Mahadev Road. 72.44
14 3.10.08 Uma Yuvak Mandal, Uma Society, Kanjari Road. 69.68
15 3.10.08 Shree Mai Mandir, Dhaval Park, Kanjari Road. 71.08
16 3.10.08 Sangam Group Navaratri Mahotsav, Ranchhodnagar 70.11
17 3.10.08 Maashakti Group, college ground. 71.32
18 3.10.08 Jay Mataji Group, Near GIDC, Halol 70.95
19 3.10.08 Sat Sangam Society & Kalol Association, Derol Station Road. 70.31
20 4.10.08 Ploice line, Near Police lines Gujarati Shala. 70.92
21 4.10.08 Uttamnagar Society, Near Market Yard 69.98
22 4.10.08 Rayanwadi Society No.2, Bamroli Road 69.91
23 4.10.08 Prabhakunj society & Chandani Chowk, Tahuko Garba Vrund 70.41
26 5.10.08 Vishwa Karma Chowk, Near Vishwa Karma Temple 69.5
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Date Location
No. value dB
27 5.10.08 Shri Sai Yuvak Mandal Garba Mahostav, Kalalarwaja 71.00
30 6.10.08 Govindnagar, Near Nagarpalika Gardern, Dahod, Dist. PMS 69.62
31 6.10.08 Hanuman Bazar, Dahod, Dist. PMS 73.08
32 6.10.08 Ekta Samitee, Godi Road, Barot Chal, Dahod, Dist. PMS 73.59
33 6.10.08 Kalika Mata Mandir, Godhra Road, Dahod, Dist. PMS 70.73
34 7.10.08 Uttamnagar Society, Near Market Yard 71.69
35 7.10.08 Postal Quarters, Opp. Bahumali building 71.92
36 7.10.08 Police line, near Police lines Gujarati Shala 72.94
38 7.10.08 Ambica Chowk Nr. Mochiwad, Near Plice Chowki No.1 73.10
39 8.10.08 Shree Sahjanand Society, Ankleshwar Mahadev Road. 72.44
40 8.10.08 District Police head quarters police line, Near Police lines 72.36
Gujarati Shala
41 8.10.08 Shree Kachhiyawad Navratri Mahostav, Kachhiyawad 73.13
42 8.10.08 Ranchhodji Mandir Chowk, near Ranchhodji Temple 72.21
43 8.10.08 Postal Quarters, Opp. Bahumali Building. 71.13
46 29.9.08 Ambica Chowk Near Mochiwad, Near Police Choki No.1 43.57
47 29.9.08 Police line, Near Police lines Gujarati Shala 44.01
..
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Noise data - Diwali Festival
In order to implement provisions of Noise (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 and
compliance of various directives, the Board through its all the Regional Offices carried out
noise level monitoring during festival of Diwali 27th October 2008 to 30th October, 2008.
Sr. Average ambient

Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 28.10.2008 Gunjan Housing Colony, Vapi 79.83
2. 28.10.2008 Shiv Complex station road, Valsad. 79.33

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 29.10.2008 Delhi Gate Police Chowky, Surat. 97.39
2. 28.10.2008 Near Udhna Darwaja, Surat. 107.47
3. 27.10.2008 Sargam Shopping Centre, Parle Point, Surat. 94.86

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 27.10.2008 Race Course Circle, Vadodara. 75.01
2. 28.10.2008 Fatehgunj Circle, Vadodara. 72.24
3. 29.10.2008 Sayajigunj, Vadodara. 77.98
4. 29.10.2008 Nyaymandir, Vadodara. 79.42
5. 27.10.2008 Santram Road, Nadiad. 84.29
6. 30.10.2008 Town hall, Anand. 67.98
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Average ambient Noise dB (A)
Sr. No. Location
27.10.08 28.10.08 29.10.08 30.10.08
1. Patel Colony street no. 6 93.4 - - -
2. Bedi gate 100.2 114.50 105.6 93.8
3. Chandi bazar 105.8 - 108.5 95.8
4. Hawai Chock 100.7 - 99.9 96.2
5. Talav Ni Pal 98.8 - 95.8 -
6. Digvijay Plot police 103.70 - 101.2 -
7. Khodiyar Colony 93.05 99.8 96.2 90.2
8. Panchvati Park 92.5 97.9 93.8
9. Patel Colony street no. 9 - - - -
10. Darbar Gadh - 117.8 - -
11. Towan Hall - 103.4 - 93.8
12. Sat rasta Circal - 101.9 - -
13. Rameshwer Nagar - - 96.5 -
14. Patel Colony street no. 11 - - - 95.5
15 Pancheshwar Tower - - - 90.5
16 Park Colony - - - 90.6
Regional Office, Mehsana

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 26.10.2008 Sector No. 21, District Shopping Center, Gandhinagar 80
2. 27.10.2008 B. K. Cinema Road, Mehsana 75
3. 28.10.2008 Sector No. 21, District Shopping Center, Gandhinagar 67
4. 29.10.2008 B.H B. K. Cinema Road, Mehsana 67

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 27.10.2008 Kishanpura Chowk 68
2. 28.10.2008 Indira Chowk 83
3. 29.10.2008 Near Hanumanmadhi, Raiya road 72
4. 30.10.2008 105 FT. Ring Road 69
90
Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 27.10.2008 Bhaurava Char Rasta, Nr. Hotel Satguru 90
2. 27.10.2008 Sankar nagar (1) & (2) 89.9
3. 27.10.2008 Vallabh Nagar 91.8
4. 27.10.2008 Hari Ohm Nagar 88.7
5 27.10.2008 S. T. Colony Opp. S. T.. Work Shop 95.8
6 27.10.2008 Ramnagar Godhara- Ahmedabad Road 90.1
7 27.10.2008 Railway Colony Area 101.6
8 27.10.2008 Nr Old Power House road (Main) 80.1
9 28.10.2008 Chhtris Quarters Area Civil Lines Road 90.8
10 28.10.2008 Adtalis Quarters Area Civil Lines Road 89.5
11 28.10.2008 Vishwa Karma Chowk City Area 88.8
12 28.10.2008 Ranchodji Mandir Chowk City Area 91.9
13 28.10.2008 Kachhiwad Mota Chowk City area 88.7
14 28.10.2008 Soni wad City area 113.8
15 28.10.2008 Modi swadiarea Nr. Lalbaug area 92.9
16 28.10.2008 Patel Wada area 87.5
17 28.10.2008 Juharpura nr. Vegitable Market Area 106
18 29.10.2008 Prabha Kunj society Area prabha road 94
19 29.10.2008 Sahjanand Society Area 100.2
20 29.10.2008 Ashirwad Society, Mahadev road Ankleshwar 92.5
21 29.10.2008 Ankleshwar Mahadev Socety Area 102.8
22 29.10.2008 Rayanwadi Bamroli Road Nr. Dahod Road junction 95.8
23 29.10.2008 Godhara Park Socety Area, Dahod Road 107.5
24 29.10.2008 Gangotri nagar area, Bamroli Road. 90.2
25 29.10.2008 Mahavir Nagar Area , Bamroli Road 112.4

Sr. Average ambient Noise dB (A)
Location
No. 27.10.08 28.10.08 29.10.08 30.10.08
1. Nr. Gandhi Ashram 76.1 75.28 73.1 75.3
2. Nr. Incom Tax, Ashram road. 81.0 77.93 76.5 77.1
3. Nr. V.S.Hospital 76.3 78.35 75.2 78.4
4. Nr. Anjali Char rasta 77.3 73.63 78.9 76.4
5. Nr. Nehrunagar char rasta. 78.6 81.93 78.3 74.8
6. L.D. College Hoatel gate. 77.7 79.55 76.1 78.7
7. Nr. Vijay Char rasta. 75.3 80.23 79.7 79.1
8. Nr. Helmet Char rasta. 81.1 80.08 79.4 88.1
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Sr. Average ambient Noise dB (A)
Location
No. 27.10.08 28.10.08 29.10.08 30.10.08
9. Nr. Sai baba temple. 79.9 76.4 77.0 77.6
10. Nr. Karnavati club main gate. 73.8 77.2 76.3 74.7
11. Nr. Jamalpur Fire Station. 81.1 79.65 78.1 78.4
12. Nr. Maninagar railway crossing. 76.2 77.37 78.4 74.1
13. Nr. Mansarovar duplex, Maninagar 76.5 76 74 72
14. Nr. Soni ni chali char rasta. 78.6 78.6 77.4 80.4

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1. 28.10.2008 Gunjan Housing Colony, Vapi 79.83
2. 28.10.2008 Shiv Complex station road, Valsad. 79.33

Sr. Average ambient
Date Location
No. Noise dB (A)
1 27.10.2008 Anand Nagar 99.62
2 27.10.2008 Haluria Chowk 98.50
3 27.10.2008 Ghogha Circle 95.48
4 27.10.2008 Bhangli 97.77
5 28.10.2008 Anand Nagar 100.15
6 28.10.2008 Haluria Chowk 99.07
7 28.10.2008 Ghogha Circle 99.97
8 28.10.2008 Bhangli 97.00
9 29.10.2008 Anand Nagar 93.17
10 29.10.2008 Haluria Chowk 91.58
11 29.10.2008 Ghogha Circle 93.30
12 29.10.2008 Bhangli 90.35
Observations
The ambient noise levels in Gujarat during the monitoring period at all time were above
specified ambient noise standards. The fire cracker bursting and traffic are two important
contributors of ambient noise. Residential areas were affected significantly by higher noise
levels. The emission of smoke arising out of bursting of fire crackers added into increased
levels of air pollution, particularly in terms of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), SPM and Respirable
Suspended Particulate Matter.
It is said that a special mission is required to make the people aware of the noise and air
pollution and its adverse effects on environment and health. This needs to be supported by
capacity building in the regulatory agencies for effective implementation of the noise
standards. Role of NGOs and voluntary agencies is crucial and they can cause the process of
improvement.
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6.22. Environmental Awareness Programmes
22nd April - Earth Day Celebration of the Earth Day
In accordance with the communication received from the office of the Chief Minister,
Gujarat and also from Shri J.K. Vyas, Director (Environment), Forest and Environment
Department, Government of Gujarat, regarding Celebration of the Earth Day on 22nd April,
2008, the action taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board
are as under:
• All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch,
Surat, Vapi, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana and Bhavnagar were informed to
commemorate the aforesaid celebration of the Earth Day on the theme 'Call for
Climate' in appropriate manner. ÈÛÛ©ÛÛÈÛÁõ¨Û ÍÛäµÛÛÁõÈÛÛ ¾ÛÛ¤éø ¸ÛÛéïõÛÁõ...
• The Board and NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar jointly
organised a programme on the Earth Day - 22nd April, 2008, at Government
Polytechnic College, Gandhinagar. About 150 girls & boys students, Principal,
Professors and lecturer of Polytechnic College participated in the programme. Shri
Sanjiv Tyagi, Member Secretary, Shri R.G. Shah, SEE, Dr. G.K. Trivedi, SSO of the
Board, Shri V.N. Upadhyay, Principal of the College, Dr. G.K. Patel, Ex. Secretary,
Secondary School Board, and Director Shantiniketan School for Excellence, Pethapur,
Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC briefed on the occasion. Senior officers of the Board also
participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board co-ordinated the
programme.
The students also performed Bhumipooja. News coverage of the event was carried out
by Gandhinagar Samachar, Sandesh, News Channel, Gandhinagar, etc. Pamphlet
highlighting theme - 'Call for Climate', free translation thereof in Gujarati - 'Vatavaran
Sudharva mate pokar... ', prepared on the occasion and were distributed among
participants. A video clipping on climate change showing presentation made by Ex-
Vice President, US, Shri Algore was also screened. Banners were displayed and
posters exhibition was also organised by the Regional Office, Mehsana.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Vapi celebrated the Earth Day jointly Dharampur Nagarseva
Sadan, District Science Centre & NGO at Dharampur district Valsad. Students of
Science Centre, citizens of Dharampur and staff of RO, Vapi participated in the
programme. Shri V.R. Patel, RO, Vapi, the President, Dharampur Nagarseva Sadan,
the Chief Officer, Dharampur Nagarseva Sadan briefed on the occasion.
RO, Vapi and Vapi Industries Association, Vapi jointly organised a programme and
celebrated the Earth Day. The members of VIA and RO, Vapi staff participated in the
discussion at VIA, Vapi. They also carried out plantation within campus of Centre for
Excellence, Vapi.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Godhra organised plantation programme jointly with the
Ranjitnagar Primary School, Ranjitnagar High School and Kalrav School at Machi-
Pavagadh district Panchmahal. About 50 boys and girls of these schools as well as Shri
M.L. Patel, RO, Godhra accompanied with senior officer of RO, Godhra participated
in plantation programme. The officers of RO, Godhra also briefed on the plastic
issues. The team also clean up the plastic wastes from Manchi Chok, Main Temple,
Dhudhiya Talav, etc. areas. The plastic waste was sent to plastic unit. The students
were equipped with gloves and waste collection bags. Kalrav school organised posters
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exhibition and elocution competition at the School premise. Smt. Kalpanaben
Joshipura, Principal, Shri M.L. Patel, RO, Godhra, Shri G.M. Sadhu, EE, RO, Godhra
briefed the students. Prizes were distributed to the winners.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Mehsana celebrated the Earth Day and organised posters exhibition
programme at Civil Hospital, Mehsana. Pamphlet highlighting theme - 'Call for
Climate', free translation thereof in Gujarati - 'Vatavaran Sudharva mate pokar... ',
prepared on the occasion were distributed among participants. Moreover, posters
exhibition was also organised at Government Polytechnic College, Gandhinagar by the
Regional Office, Mehsana.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Ahmedabad celebrated the Earth Day programme organised jointly
with Arvind Mills Ltd., Ahmedabad. posters exhibition programme at Ahmedabad.
Senior staff members of the Arvind Mills and officials of RO, Ahmedabad participated
in the programme. Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of
the Board, Shri RR Vyas, DEE, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri Hasit Vora, Head-Corporate,
Arvind Mills, Shri Darshan Parekh, Env. Auditor- Arvind Mills briefed on the
occasion. A video clipping on climate change showing presentation made by Ex-Vice
President, US, Shri Algore was also screened. Dignitary participated in the plantation
programme within the campus of the Arvind Mills.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Bharuch, celebrated the Earth Day programme organised jointly
with Indian Medical Association, Rajpipla district Narmada. Shri N.N. Bodat, Chief
Officer, Rajpipla Nagarseva Sadan, Dr. Girish Anand, President, IMA, Rajpipla, Shri
V.R. Ghadge, RO, Bharuch, Dr. G. Gururaja Rao, Joint Director, CSSRI, Bharuch,
Shri Nihar Doctor, Director, Envision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Surat and Shri A.J.
Rathod, AEE, RO, Bharuch briefed the gathering on the occasion. Over 40 persons
including doctors and paramedical staff of local hospitals, clinics and civil hospital,
Rajpipla, staff of Rajpipla Nagarseva Sadan and RO, Bharuch participated in the
programme.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Bhavnagar staff organised a clean-up programme at Takhteshwar
temple premises, Bhavnagar on the occasion. RO, Shri G.V. Patel briefed on the
occasion. The R.O. and the staff members participated in the cleaning of monumental
premises. They expressed their commitment towards betterment of the Earth by
adopting eco-friendly lifestyle.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Jamnagar in-house discussion programme on the occasion. They
also took pledge to conserve our 'Mother Earth'.
• On 22.4.2008, RO, Rajkot in-house discussion programme on the occasion. They also
took pledge to conserve 'Mother Earth'.
5th June - World Environment Day
On June 5th 2008 the World Environment Day was observed on a theme 'CO2 Kick
the Habit - TOWARDS A LOW CARBON ECONOMY' as declared by UNEP.
In accordance with the communication received from Shri J.K. Vyas, Director
[Environment], Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, regarding
Celebration of the World Environment Day on 5th June 2008, the action taken and
programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as under:
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• All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat,
Bharuch, Vapi, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana and Bhavnagar were informed to
commemorate the aforesaid celebration of the World Environment Day in appropriate
manner.
• The Board participated in a programme organised by Forest and Environment

Department, Govt. of Gujarat to celebrate the World Environment on 5th June, 2008
jointly with Forest Department at Gandhinagar. Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble
Minister, Tribal Development, Forest & Environment inaugurated the function and
Shri Kiritsinghji Rana, Hon'ble MoS, Forest & Environment was the Chief Guest. Shri
Pradeepsinhji Gohil, Hon'ble MLA, Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest
& Environment Department, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, Dr. M.L.
Sharma, IFS, PCCF, Forest Department, Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, Member Secretary,
Shri J.K. Vyas, Director (Environment), Shri Nand Kishor Patel, Deputy Secretary,
Forest & Environment Department, etc. were among the dignitaries present during the
programme.
'GPCB Manuals' and 'Trees of Gujarat' were released by Shri Mangubhai Patel,
Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest & Environment.
e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (Extension Green Node) was
launched by Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest &
Environment. Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, endorsed online CCA
(consolidated consent authorisation) during the occasion. XGN software programme
facilitates all concerned to file their application online.
• The Board displayed posters exhibition on the theme at Town Hall, Gandhinagar - the
main venue of the programme.
• Banners on the theme ‘CO2 Kick the Habit - TOWARDS A LOW CARBON
ECONOMY', with its logo was also displayed. The Gujarati version of the theme was
considered as ‘CO2 - Angarvayu Chhodti Aadtone Lat Mariye ! Carbanna ochha
vaprashwala karbhar taraf vadhiye...' (‘CO2 - …×•ÛÛÁõÈÛÛýÛä ™öÛé¦ø©Ûà …Ûþù©ÛÛé¶Ûé ÅÛÛ©Û ¾ÛÛÁõà…é !
ïõÛ¼ÛÙ¶Û¶ÛÛ …Ûé™öÛ ÈÛ¸ÛÁõÛÉÛÈÛÛÇÛ ïõÛÁõ½ÛÛÁõ ©ÛÁõºõ ÈÛµÛà…é...')
• The Board also informed Doordarshan, Ahmedabad to organise and telecast suitable
programme.
• The Board also informed All India Radio, Ahmedabad to arrange to broadcast suitable
programme.
• The All India Radio transmitted a talk on the occasion of the World Environment Day
delivered by Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, Member Secretary of the Board and recorded by Shri
Jayesh Pandya, representative of AIR, on 5th June 2008 under 'Dharti-no Sad'
programme.
• Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, Member Secretary of the Board issued a text message on the
occasion. Various newspapers published the message in their special supplement.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Mehsana, jointly with Nisarg Community Science Centre,
Gandhinagar organised a poster exhibition and drawing competition at Gandhinagar.
About sixty children participated in the programme. Shri R. V. Patel, RO, and staff co-
ordinated the programme. Shri R. V. Patel, RO, also participated in a programme
organised by Forest and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat to celebrate the
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World Environment on 5th June, 2008 at Gandhinagar. RO, Mehsana and officials
participated in the celebration programme organised by the Forest & Environment
Department, at Gandhinagar. RO, Mehsana staff participated in the plantation
programme organised by Dudh-Sagar Dairy, Mehsana. Employees of the dairy
participated in the programme. RO, Mehsana staff conducted a programme on the
theme at Nirma Limited, Mandali, district Mehsana and distributed pamphlets among
the villagers. All participated in the plantation programme.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Godhra Shri M.L. Patel, participated in the programme organised by
Alembic Ltd (API Divn), Panelav district Panchmahal followed by plantation. RO,
Godhra and staff participated in the plantation programme organised by Nirayu
Limited (API-N Divn), Panelav district Panchmahal. RO, Godhra and staff
participated in the plantation programme organised by Paushak Limited, Panelav
district Panchmahal. RO, Godhra Shri M.L. Patel, and staff participated in the
programme organised by United Phosphors Limited, Gopipura and briefed on theme
of the occasion. Poster, essay, slogan competitions were organised and prizes
distributed to winners. RO, Godhra Shri M.L. Patel, and staff participated in the
programme organised by Lanxess ABS Limited, Kalol, district Panchmahal and
briefed on theme of the occasion. Quiz, poster, essay, slogan competitions were
organised and prizes distributed to winners. RO, Godhra Shri M.L. Patel, and staff
participated in the programme organised by BMW CWDF, Chandrapura, Halol,
district Panchmahal. RO, Godhra Shri M.L. Patel, staff and Dr. P.A. Joshi, Director,
Faculty of Technology, DDIT, Nadiad, participated in the programme organised by
General Motors India Pvt Limited, Chandrapura, Halol, district Panchmahal. They
briefed on the theme and global warming issues. Poster, slogan competitions were
organised for children and prizes distributed to winners.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Bharuch staff participated in the programme organised by
Reliance Industries (Dahej Division) Dahej, Ta: Vagra district Bharuch.
Representative of Swami Ram Krishna Mission Trust, Vadodara and other dignitaries
talked on theme, and also participated in the plantation programme. Asian Paints
Limited, GIDC Ankleshwar, district Bharuch organised Posters exhibition, carbon
footprint calculator, plantation, film show, free PUC camp programmes. Shri V.R.
Ghadge, RO, Bharuch briefed on the occasion. RO, Bharuch staff participated in the
programme organised by United Phosphorus Ltd., Unit 1, GIDC Ankleshwar district
Bharuch. RO, Bharuch staff briefed during a programme organised by Rallis India
Ltd., GIDC Ankleshwar district Bharuch. RO, Bharuch, Rotary Club & JC Club,
Ankleshwar and ONGC, Ankleshwar organised cycle rally traversed about 3 km
distance within Ankleshwar GIDC colony area. About 100 cyclists including students
and local people participated wearing a cap & graffiti T-shirt depicting message on the
occasion. Thereafter a seminar was organised and Shri V.R. Ghadge, R.O., Bharuch,
Shri Harshad Patel, IAS, Asst. Collector & SDM, Ankleshwar and other prominent
speakers briefed on the occasion. Essay, drawing & slogan competitions were
organised and prizes distributed to the winners. RO, Bharuch staff participated in the
programme organised by the Rotary Club - Bharuch on the occasion. District
Superintendent of Police and The District Development Officer were among the
speakers.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Surat, In-charge RO, Shri B.R. Gajjar, participated in various
programmes organised including discussion on theme, slogan, painting competitions
for employees & school students, film show, Plantation by JK Paper Ltd., Songadh
dist: Tapi. R.O. Surat staff participated in the programmes including 10 days
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celebration programmes, awareness campaign, quiz competitions, Talk on
Environment. Environmentalist Award, plantation organised by Reliance Industries
Ltd, Hazira - Surat. R.O. Surat staff participated in the programmes including
Function, drawing competitions, prizes to winners and plantation organised by ONGC
Ltd., Hazira - Surat. R.O. Surat staff participated in the programmes organised by
NTPC Limited - Kawas Gas Power Project, Hazira- Surat.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri K.C. Mistry, also participated in a programme
organised by Forest and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat to celebrate the
World Environment on 5th June, 2008 at Gandhinagar. Shri K.C. Mistry, RO,
Ahmedabad, Shri R.R. Vyas, DEE, Shri G.H. Trivedi, EE and Shri Naresh Thakar,
PRO of the Board participated in various programmes organised on occasion by
Cadila Health Care Ltd. Moraiya; Zydus Hospira Oncology Pvt. Ltd., SEZ,
Ahmedabad, Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, Ta: Sanand, the Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd., (IOCL), Viramgam and Maiz Products Ltd., Kathwada-
Ahmedabad. Banners were displayed by these industries, discussion programmes were
also organised and officials of GPCB briefed on this occasion followed by plantation
programme. Next day, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri K.C. Mistry, and officials of GPCB
participated in the discussion programme on occasion organised by Ashima Ltd.,
Khokhra-Memdavad, Ahmedabad followed by plantation.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Vadodara, participated in a Rally on Environmental Public
Awareness, jointly with CPCB, Industries Associations, Industries & Common
Environmental Infrastructures organisations. About 300 participants took part in the
rally. RO, Vadodara, participated in a programme organised by GSFC & Jubilant
Organosys Ltd. During 5 to 9 June 2009 'World Environment Week' organised jointly
with co-operation of Indian Express Daily, Reliance Industries Ltd.(IPCL), M S
University - Arts Faculty, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Alembic Ltd., Ineous ABS,
Vidya Dairy, Gulbrandson and other organizations.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Vapi organised a programme on 'World Environment Day' at Atul
district Valsad. On 10.6.2008 another programme on celebration of the World
Environment Day was organised at Vapi.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Bhavnagar organised a rally on Environment Awareness on the
WEDay. About 1000 students of various schools and colleges, representatives of local
NGO- Kalyan Regional Community Science Centre participated in the rally. The rally
passed through various areas of Bhavnagar. Play cards on the theme of the world
environment day were displayed by the participants.
Organised Drawing Competition at Aditya Birla Public School, Kovaya jointly with
Ultaratech Cements (Gujarat Cement Works), Kovaya. Over 200 students participated
and distributed prizes to the winners.
The District Collector Shri Pradip Shah, I.A.S., inaugurated a mobile van for asbestos
handling and asbestos removal at Plot No.131, Sosiya, SRY, Dist. Bhavnagar. Shri
Mehul Solanki, Notified Area Officer, Alang and RO, Bhavnagar staff and GMB staff
participated in the programme. All participated in a plantation programme.
• On 5.6.2008, RO, Jamnagar and Essar oil Ltd. at Vadinar jointly organised a
plantation programme on the occasion. Staff of RO, Jamnagar and the industry
participated in the programme.
RO, Jamnagar and GSFC Ltd., Sikka jointly celebrated the World Environment Day at
Sikka, dist. Jamnagar. Staff of RO, Jamnagar and the industry participated in the
March Past programme.
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• On 5.6.2008, RO, Rajkot and Indian Rayon and Chemical Industries, Veraval jointly
celebrated the World Environment Day. RO, Rajkot and GHCL Sutrapada jointly
organised drawing competition and plantation. RO, Rajkot and Echjay Industries Pvt.
Ltd., Rajkot jointly arranged plantation programme. RO, Rajkot and Indian Oil
Corporation staff jointly organised a debate on various Environmental Issues.
Besides, various organisations also celebrated the World Environment day. The
following is the list of organisations/ industries celebrated the WED 2008.
Sr. Name of Industries / organizations Activities
1. Western Times, Marutnand Complex, 1st Special supplement on WED

slop, Pritamnagar Ahmedabad [Gujarati
Ab'd edition]
2. Indian Express (Ahmedabad & Vadodara Special supplement on WED
edition) & Financial Express (Ahmedabad
edition)
3. Times of India (Ahmedabad & Surat) Special supplement on WED
4. Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Moraiya dist: Banners, Environment Pledge, Quiz,
Ahmedabad and RO, Ahmedabad & HO, Slogan, painting-poster competitions,
GPCB officials. Discussion session, prizes to winners.
Plantation
5. Zydus Hospira Oncology Pvt. Ltd., Banners, Environment Pledge, Quiz,
SEZ-Ahmedabad. Slogan, painting-poster competitions,
Discussion session, prizes to winners.
Plantation
6. Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, Banners, essay, poster, painting, quize,
Ta: Sanand, district Ahmedabad poem and slogan competitions, Discussion
session, prizes to winners. Plantation
7. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., (IOCL), Banners, Environment Pledge, painting
Viramgam, district Ahmedabad competitions for school children, prizes to
winners. Discussion session, plantation
8. Maiz Products Ltd., Kathwada- Ahmedabad Banners, Environment Pledge, plantation,
Discussion session.
9. Ashima Ltd., Khokhra- Mehmedabad, Plantation, Discussion session.
Ahmedabad
10. Adani Energy Ltd., Ahmedabad Banners at various places in Ahmedabad,
(Banners at Law Garden, Parimal Garden, distributed sapling and pamphlet among
Pragti Nagar Garden, Vastrapur Lake, Atira people. Drawing & painting competitions
Garden, Usmanpura, Uttam Nagar Garden for school children and distributed prizes
and Prahlad Nagar Garden.) to winners.
11. Tudor India Ltd., Kamalpur - Prantij, Booklets on safety distributed. Poster
District Sabarkantha exhibition. Awareness programme.
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12. ONGC, Mehsana Awareness programme for employees.
Poster exhibition. Plantation.
13. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Drawing, Slogan, Elocution, Instant tips
TPS, Gandhinagar competitions for staff, prizes to winners,
seminar, Plantation.
14. Nirma Limited, Mandali district Mehsana Discussion on environmental issues.
Pamphlets among villagers. Plantation.
15. Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana Plantation.
16. Reliance Industries (Dahej Division) Function, Talk on theme, Plantation.
Dahej, Ta: Vagra district Bharuch Green Card, Housekeeping, etc.
competitions, prizes to winners.
17. Asian Paints Limited, GIDC Ankleshwar, Posters exhibition, carbon footprint
district Bharuch calculator, film, free PUC camp, slogan,
essay, drawing competitions, skit,
plantation. Symbolic environmental
Rakhis tied by all employees.
18. United Phosphorus Ltd., Unit 1, Pledge, Poster competition for staff,
GIDC Ankleshwar district Bharuch family and children. Environmental Talk
competitions for employees & children,
and family members. Plantation.
19. Rallis India Ltd., GIDC Ankleshwar district Function. Poster, slogan competitions.
Bharuch and RO, Bharuch staff Prizes to winners. Plantation.
20. Rotary Club & JC Club, Ankleshwar and Cycle Rally, seminar, poster exhibition,
ONGC, Ankleshwar essay, drawing & slogan competitions,
Prizes to winners, plantation.
21. Rajshree Polyfil, Umalla district Bharuch Poster exhibition, Function, Plantation
22. Rotary Club - Bharuch. Function, speeches.
23. Safety, Welfare and Environment Plantation within various places in GIDC
Association, Bharuch & RO, Bharuch Ankleshwar.
24. Udyog Mitra Gujarat Special supplement on Environment
2305, Phase III, GIDC, Panoli 394116
25. JK Paper Ltd., Songadh dist: Tapi Discussion on theme, slogan, painting
competitions for employees & school
students, film show, Plantation. Caps were
distributed to participants.
26. Reliance Industries ltd, Hazira - Surat 10 days programmes, awareness campaign,
quiz competitions, Talk on Environment.
Environmentalist Award. Plantation.
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27. ONGC Ltd., Hazira - Surat Function. Drawing competitions, prizes to

winners. Plantation.
28. Essar Steel Ltd., Hazira - Surat 100 Hectare Mangrove plantation launched
with GEC at Dandi dist: Surat,
Documentary film, Banners, Badges,
plantation in township, housekeeping
drive.
29. Sumul Dairy, Surat Discussion, Message on occasion to all
chilling plants, plantation.
30. Gujarat State Energy Generation Ltd., Hazira Badges, presentation on occasion, Quiz,
- Surat plantation.
31. Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd., Banner, Poster and Badge, Flag Hoisting,
Nani Naroli, Ta: Mangrol district Surat Oath, slogan & essay competitions for
school students, prizes to winners, film on
environment, plantation.
32. Rama Newsprint and Papers Ltd., Barbodhan Poster, slogan, essay competitions,
Ta: Olpad district Surat plantation.
33. CAIRN Energy India Ltd., village Suvali, Training programme on GHG, Video
Hazira – Surat road, Surat. show, Quiz competition & prizes to
winners.
34. Torrent Power Ltd., Slogan, poster, extempore elocution
Sugen Ta: Kamrej Dist: Surat competitions, prizes to winners,
environmental film, plantation.
35. Cyanides & Chemicals Company Awareness programmes, plantation.
Olpad GIDC, Surat
36. NTPC Limited - Kawas Gas Power Project Film, Plantation.
PO: Adityanagar Hazira- Surat
37. GSFC & Jubilant Organosys Ltd. Function
38. Indian Express Daily, Reliance Industries Environment Week (5th - 9th June)
Ltd.(IPCL), M S University - Arts Faculty, programmes
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Alembic Ltd.,
Ineous ABS, Vidya Dairy, Gulbrandson,
Vadodara
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16th September 2008 - the Ozone Day
On 16th September 2008 - the International Day for Preservation of ozone layer was
observed on a theme 'Montreal Protocol - Global partnership for global benefits'.
In accordance with the communication received from Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal
Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, regarding celebration
of the International Day for Preservation of ozone layer on 16th September 2008, the action
taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as under:
• All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot,
Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar were informed to commemorate
the aforesaid Celebration of Ozone Day - 16th September 2008 in appropriate manner.
• The Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, the Regional Office, GPCB,
Ahmedabad and Takshshila B.Ed. College, Odhav-Ahmedabad jointly organised a
programme on the Ozone Day - 16th September 2008, at Takshshila B.Ed. College,
Ahmedabad. NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar also participated in
the programme.
Following activities were carried out as a part of programmes to observe the Ozone Day
16th September 2008 :
1. A presentation followed by discussion programme on the Ozone Day - 16th September
2008.
2. A poster exhibition for school and college students in Odhav - Ahmedabad.
3. A booklet on the Ozone Day prepared and distributed.
4. Banners on the occasion were displayed at the GPCB, Gandhinagar and Odhav &
Chandkheda Ahmedabad.
On 16.9.2008, over 100 students of B.Ed. college and professors, lecturers, Shri Vishnubhai
Desai, Takshshila's organiser, Shri Mohanbhai Desai, Managing Trustee, Takshshila,
Odhav, Shri J.K. Vyas, Environmental Engineer, Shri K.C. Mistry, Regional Officer, RO,
Ahmedabad, Shri S.M. Jha, SSO of GPCB participated in the programme. A video clipping
on the climate change Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar screened and also
conducted discussion session. Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC - Shri K.B. Patel, Chief Manager,
Gujarat Flourochem Limited, Ranjitnagar taluka Goghamba district Panchmahal, Shri
Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. The RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad
organised a poster exhibition. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day occasion were also
prepared and distributed among participants.
• On 16.9.2008, the RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Varahi B.Ed. college, Chandkheda -
Ahmedabad organised a programme on Ozone Day celebration. Students, professors and
lecturers of B.Ed. college participated in the programme. Shri Anilbhai Patel, Principal,
Varahi B.Ed. College, Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO
of the Board were among the speakers. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day occasion were
also prepared and distributed among participants.
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• On 16.9.2008, the RO, GPCB, Mehsana, staff participated in the programme organised by
M.N. College, Visnagar. Students participated in the debate competition on global warming
and ozone depletion. M.Sc. students made visual presentation. Shri A.V. Shah, DEE, R.O.
Mehsana gave away prizes to the winners. Copies of booklet on the occasion were
distributed among students. RO, Mehsana arranged for demonstration of air pollution
monitoring kit and noise level meters. The Mehsana Urban Bank Vidhyalaya organised
drawing competition programme at Mehsana. Students participated in the programme. Staff
of R.O., Mehsana gave away prizes to the winners. Sabarkantha District Milk Producer's
Union Ltd., Boriya Ta: Himmatnagar organised plantation programme. Staff of R.O.,
Mehsana participated in the programme.
• On 16.9.2008, the RO, GPCB, Surat and NFIL-Navin Fluorine International Ltd., Bhestan
jointly organised a programme organised on the occasion. Staff of RO, Surat, NFIL
employees & school students participated in the programme. NIFL announced to phase out
ODS production by 2010. The programme was followed by plantation.
Essar Steel Ltd., Hazira -Surat organised a programme, displayed banners and circulated e-
massage to their 10,000 employees on the occasion.
• On 16.9.2008, staff of RO, GPCB, Vadodara participated in the programme organised at
Vadodara. RO Officials briefed on the occasion and stressed on the importance of
alternatives available in the market. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara
organised awareness programme at Shree K.V. School, Ranoli and briefed students on the
occasion. The school programme was telecast by local TV channel. Posters & banners were
displayed.
• On 16.9.2008, staff of RO, GPCB, Godhra participated in the programme organised at
Kalrav School, Halol district Panchmahal. Shri M.L. Patel, RO, Godhra briefed on ozone, its
importance, ODS and effects. Shri D.K. Sachdeva, Gujarat Flourochemicals Ltd.,
Ranjitnagar district Panchmahal made presentation on UV radiation, history of ODS, status
of ozone layer.
• On 16.9.2008, staff of RO, GPCB, Vapi celebrated 'Ozone Day' at Vapi.
• On 16.9.2008, RO, Regional Office Bhavnagar staff organised an in house discussion on the
occasion programme. The RO, Shri GV Patel, briefed on importance of Ozone layer and
need to minimise use of ozone depleting substances.
RO, Bhavnagar and Nirma Ltd. organized jointly an awareness program on Ozone Day. The
RO, Shri GV Patel among senior officials of the industry discussed ways for Ozone layer
protection. Shri KC Pathak talked on Ozone layer’s importance in the protection of the
climate, and prevention of global warming.
Besides, various organisations also celebrated Ozone Day. The following is the list of
organisation/ industry observed Ozone Day 2008.
1. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Essay competition for surrounding

Limited Petrochemicals, Dahej village secondary school and
Complex, district Bharuch. employees children, Film show,
Prizes. Banners.
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Workshop, seminar programmes on pollution control awareness.
• On 06.08.2008, Regional Office, Vapi organised a seminar 'Safety, Health and Environment'
at Umargam district Valsad.
• On 25.09.2008, RO, Bhavnagar Shri GV Patel organised a Drawing Competition for the
industrial workers of the estate on the theme 'environment protection and need to save the
earth with more plantation and better preservation of ecology', at Chitra GIDC Bhavnagar.
About 80 persons participated in the competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners.
• On 23.10.2008, Regional Office, Mehsana organised a poster exhibition and presentation

programme at Sarvajanik High School, Mehsana.
• On 29.12.2008, Regional Office, Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme and

posters exhibition on Bio-Medical waste at Sanjivani Hospital, Ahmedabad. Doctors and
paramedical staff participated in the programme. Officials of the Board briefed the
paramedical staff regarding handling, segregation, disinfection and disposal of Bio-Medical
waste. Representative of CBMWTF operator, Semb Ramky Environmental Management
also explain about description for Bio Medical Waste disposal.
• On 13.1.2009 a seminar on a theme 'Climate Change & Environment' under 'Development

and Environment' as sector among various sectors of Vibrant Gujarat 2009 Global Investors'
Summit 2009 was inaugurated by Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister for Tribal
Development, Forest & Environment, Government of Gujarat.
The seminar programme was followed by Signing of MoUs [Memorandum of

Understanding] in environmental investment sector presided over by Dr. Mayaben Kodnani,
Hon'ble Minister of State Minister of State Women & Child Welfare, Higher Education.
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat wished complements to all the MoU
signatories acknowledging all by hand shake.
Shri Vasanbhai Ahir, Hon'ble Minister of State for Welfare of Socially & Educationally
Backward Classes, Government of Gujarat, also graced the function.
Smt. Dr. Manjula Subrahmanium, Vigilance Commissioner & former Chief Secretary of
Gujarat chaired the sessions. Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest &
Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat, Dr. Hermann Herz, GTZ, Germany, Dr.
Shouichi Kobayashi, Chairman, JDI-Japan Development Institute, Ms. Pomposh Bhatt,
GTZ, Germany, Dr C N Pandey, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore, Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangiya,
Secretary, Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry, Mr. K P Nyati, Principal
Advisor & Head, Environment Policy Division, Confederation of Indian Industry, Dr. R K
Garg, Ex. Managing Director, Indian Rare Earth Ltd, were among the speakers. Shri C.L.
Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, Dr. M.L. Sharma, IFS, PCCF, Forest Department, Govt. of
Gujarat, Shri Pradeep Khanna, IFS, PCCF(WL), Forest Department, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri
J.K. Vyas, Director (Environment), Forest & Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat,
Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, Member Secretary, Gujarat Pollution Control Board were the
dignitaries. Over 500 persons including senior officials of various concerned government
offices, representatives of Industries Associations, Industrial Corporate, were among the
participants.
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• On 27.1.2009, RO, Jamnagar, JMC and Dev Bio Medical Waste management Service
organised jointly a seminar on BMW at M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. 400 persons
including doctors and nurses from health care units participated in the programme.
• On 31.01.2009, RO, Bhavnagar and Kalyan Regional Community Science Center (KRCSC)
Bhavnagar jointly organised a seminar on 'Climate Change & Global Warming - Role of a
Citizen' at Bhavnagar. Shri Rajendrasinh Rana, Hon’ble MP-Bhavnagar chaired the
function. About 300 persons from various industrial units, various local government
officials and citizens participated in the seminar.
• On 02.02.2009, RO, Bhavnagar Shri GV Patel organised a Drawing competition for the
students of primary schools on environment at Bhavnagar. Prizes were distributed to the
winners.
• On 08.03.2009, RO, Bhavnagar organised a workshop on Bio Medical Waste Rules at
Bhavnagar. The RO, Bhavnagar Shri GV Patel, briefed on role of GPCB for implementation
of BMW Rules. Shri RP Gupta, DEE informed on possible consequences for non
compliance of the BMW Rules. Other GPCB officers have also participated in the
workshop.
• On 29.03.2009, RO, Jamnagar and Department of Paediatric Jamnagar jointly organised a
District level workshop at Jamnagar on Bio Medical waste Management.
Awareness programmes on Climate Change -

Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat asked to implementation of
Golden Goal point (11), i.e. Awareness programmes on Climate Change. Since these
activities are closely on the lines of UNEP programmes on observing ‘Start Today.. Save
Tomorrow, Clean Up Our Climate - Clean Up the World Clean Up the World Week End',
during September 2008, the Board clubbed these activities, also. Free translation of this
theme in Gujarati is 'Aajthi Prarmbh Kariye....Bhavishhy Surkshit Kariye. Aapnun
Vatavaran Swachh Kariye, Nirmal Vishw Kariye.' September 2008
The action taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as
under:
¾ All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat,
Bharuch, Vapi, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana and Bhavnagar were informed to
commemorate the aforesaid 'Start Today.. Save Tomorrow, Clean Up Our Climate - Clean
Up the World Clean Up the World Week End in appropriate manner.
¾ On 19.9.2008, the GPCB, Gandhinagar, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre,
Gandhinagar and S.S. Patel B.Ed. College, Gandhinagar jointly organised a programme on
the Climate - Change at B.Ed. College, Gandhinagar. Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC, Shri Y.A.
Tai, Environmental Engineer of GPCB were among the speakers. A video film on Global
Warming - an inconvenient truth, screened by NCSC, Gandhinagar. Banners were displayed
on the occasion. Besides, Shri J.K. Vyas, Environmental Engineer, Shri Naresh Thakar,
PRO,GPCB, about 200 B.Ed. students, professors participated in the programme. Copies of
booklet on cleanliness programme were distributed among students.
¾ On 13.1.2009 a seminar on a theme 'Climate Change & Environment' under 'Development
and Environment' as sector among various sectors of Vibrant Gujarat 2009 Global
Investors' Summit 2009 was inaugurated by Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister for
Tribal Development, Forest & Environment, Government of Gujarat. GPCB helped Forest
& Environment Department, Government of Gujarat to organise this international seminar.
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Sr. Name of RO, GPCB, Programme, Venue and District Date

1. RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Varahi B.Ed. college, Chandkheda-Ahmedabad 20.9.2008
jointly organised a programme on occasion. Students, professors and lecturers of
B.Ed. college participated in the programme. Shri Anilbhai Patel, Principal,
Varahi B.Ed. College, Dr. G.K. Patel, Former Secretary, Secondary Board &
Shantiniketan Campus Director, Pethapur - Gandhinagar, Shri K.C. Mistry, RO,
GPCB, Ahmedabad, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the
speakers. A video film on Global Warming - an inconvenient truth, screened by
NCSC, Gandhinagar. Banners were displayed on the occasion. About 80 students,
professors participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting the occasion
were also prepared and distributed among participants.
2. RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad prepared 2000 copies of booklet on 'Swachhata Zumbesh' During
in Gujarati and distributed to 948 High Schools located within city and rural areas 21.9.2008 to
of Ahmedabad. A message was spread to preserve environment and reduce wastes
2.10. 2008
through this booklet.
3. RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Maize Products Ltd., Ahmedabad jointly organised 18.10.2008
an awareness programme on occasion. Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri
G.H. Trivedi, EE, Gandhinagar and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board
participated and briefed the employees of the unit. Over 350 persons participated
in the programme, including managerial staff of the unit and Shri RR Vyas, DEE,
RO, Ahmedabad in the programme. To aware about climate change and practical
action, Maize Product industry distributed one CF bulbs to each of their
employees as a token gesture to save energy and help reduce emission of carbon
dioxide. The RO, Ahmedabad also prepared and distributed a booklet highlighting
on importance of the climate change & cleanliness among participants.

1. RO, GPCB, Vadodara and NIA - Nandesari Industries Association, Vadodara 20.9.2008
jointly organised a programme on the occasion. Shri Babubhai Patel, President,
NIA, Shri V.C. Shah, RO, Vadodara, Shri N.M. Bhatt, Ex-Reader, EE
Department, MS University, Vadodara, Shri Sanat Chauhan, retired PCCF, Shri
H.K. Dubey, Head, EE Department, Reliance Industries Ltd. were among the
speakers. About 150 representatives of NIA, various industrial units, etc
2. RO, GPCB, Vadodara and Urmi School, Sama-Vadodara jointly organised a 29.9.2008
programme on the occasion. Dr. S.K. Nanda, Principal Secretary, Forest and
Environment Department, Government of Gujarat presided over the function and
briefed on the role of students as future citizens to safeguard environment. Shri
V.C. Shah, RO, Vadodara, Shri Mohan Nair, President, NIA, Shri A.P. Singh, VP,
Reliance Industries Ltd., Shri Pankaj Gupta, Chairman, BRG Group, Shri R.K.
Patel, DEO, Vadodara and Smt. Radhika Nair, MD, Urmi School, Vadodara were
among the speakers. Models/ projects prepared on environment were also
displayed during the programme. RO, Vadodara organised posters exhibition
highlighting MSW, BMW and plastic issues. Students presented a drama
conveying message on environmental importance. About 250 students, parents,
teachers, officials and representatives of various industries also participated during
the programme.
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3. RO, GPCB, Vadodara and Dabhoi Municipality district Vadodara jointly 30.9.2008
organised a rally and cleanliness programme at Dabhoi. Representatives of RO,
Vadodara, staff of Dabhoi Municipality and citizens participated displaying slogan
on placards and a rickshaw fitted a loudspeaker joined the rally. The Chief Officer
of Dabhoi Municipality Shri P.P. Parikh and representatives of RO, Vadodara
addressed the rally which had turned in to an assembly.
4. RO, GPCB, Vadodara and the Society for Clean Environment, Vadodara 11.1.2009
organised a seminar on 'Global Warming / Climate Change' at Vadodara.

1. RO, GPCB, Rajkot and GIDC-Lodhika Industrial Association jointly organised a 23.12.2008
seminar on 'Climate Change and Global Warming' at Decora Bhavan, Association
Hall, Metoda district Rajot. Representatives of industries participated in the
seminar.
2. RO, GPCB, Rajkot Shri S.M. Jha participated in a Gramsabha programme 30.12.2008
organised under the Golden Goal programme at Jashpar taluka Tankara district
Rajkot.

1. RO, GPCB, Bharuch and J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Panoli jointly 19.9.2008
organised a program on the climate change at Ankleshwar district Bharuch. Shri
Nirmal Choudhary, VP, J.B.Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Shri C.A. Shah,
DEE, RO, Bharuch, Shri C.B. Mehta, GM, J.B.Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,
were among the speakers. About 23 persons including representatives from
various industries and R.O. Bharuch staff participated in the programme.
2. RO, GPCB, Bharuch and Gujarat Flourochem Ltd., Dahej jointly organised a 20.9.2008
program on the climate change at Dahej district Bharuch. Shri B.D. Deshmukh,
CEO, BASF Styrenics Pvt. Ltd., Shri P.S. Parmeshwaran, GM, Gujarat
Flourochemicals Ltd., Shri V.R. Ghadge, RO, Bharuch were among the speakers
and emphasis on the green house gases reportedly causing global warming. About
32 persons including representatives from various industries and R.O. Bharuch
staff participated in the programme.
1. RO, GPCB, Mehsana, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar 29.9.2008
and the School for Excellence, Pethapur -Randheja, district Gandhinagar jointly
organised a programme on occasion. Shri Anilbhai Patel, Principal, NCSC-
Gandhinagar, Dr. G.K. Patel, Former Secretary, Secondary Board & Shantiniketan
Campus Director, Pethapur - Gandhinagar, Smt Anjanaben Patel, DEE, RO,
Mehsana, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. A
video film on Global Warming - an inconvenient truth, screened by NCSC,
Gandhinagar. Banners were displayed on the occasion. About 300 students,
teachers participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting the occasion were
also prepared and distributed among participants.
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2. RO, GPCB, Mehsana, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar 6.10.2008
and Patel S.N. Deriwala High School, Dingucha taluka Kalol district Gandhinagar
jointly organised a programme on occasion at Dingucha. Shri Anilbhai Patel,
NCSC-Gandhinagar, Shri Hitendrabhai Patel, Principal of the High School, Shri
R.V. Patel, RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were
among the speakers. A video film on Global Warming - an inconvenient truth,
screened by NCSC, Gandhinagar. Banners were displayed on the occasion. About
150 students, teachers participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting the
occasion were also prepared and distributed among participants.
3. GPCB, Gandhinagar and Rotary Club of Capital, Gandhinagar jointly organised a 1.12.2008
seminar on 'Global Warming- Problems & Solutions'. Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS,
Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat
presided over the function. Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, Member Secretary of the Board
issue was main speaker of programme. He narrated both affirmative and negative
sides of Global Warming being lobbed internationally. Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS,
Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department stress on the need to
familiarise about
nature around us including air, water, land, vegetation, etc. before understanding
the global warming phenomena. Over 60 persons including school teachers,
officers/employees of GPCB Gandhinagar and RO, Mehsana, office bearers of
Rotary Club participated in the programme. All participated in the posters
exhibition organised and displayed by the Regional Office, GPCB, Mehsana and
office of Forest Department.
4. Smt. U.K. Upadhyay, Environmental Engineer, and Shri T.N. Rana, JSA of RO, 3.2.2009
GPCB, Mehsana, participated in the 'Swarnim Gujarat Sankalp Jyot Rath Yatra
Ane Mahila Mahasammelan' programme organised at Kadi district Mehsana.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Hon'ble Minister for
Revenue, Disaster Management, Road and Building, Patnagar Yojana, Women
and Child Welfare, Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon'ble Minister for Water Supply,
Water Resources, Urban Development and Urban Housing, Shri Nitinbahi Patel,
Hon'ble Minister for Education, Shri Shri Ramanbhai Vora, Hon'ble Minister for
Education Shri Jaysinh Chauhan, were among the dignitaries graced the function.
5. RO, GPCB, Mehsana, organised poster exhibition at Kaji-Aliasana district 21.2.2009

Mehsana. An awareness programme on Climate Change organised by Bhagini
Sahayak Gruh Udhyog Sahkari Mandli, Visnagar district Mehsana under NEAC-
National Environment Awareness Campaign programme of MoEF, GoI. Over 300
villagers majority including women and children participated in the programme.
Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and
Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. Shri Bhagubhai
Chaudhary, Sarpanch, Kaji-Aliasana. Smt. Devianiben Mazmudar, President,
Bhagini Sahayak Gruh, Prof. Jayantibhai Chaudhary, Prof. H.H. Raval Smt. C.C.
Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N. Commerce College, Visnagar, Shri T.N. Rana, SSA,
RO, Mehsana, Shri B.S. Prajapati, DS, of the Board also present during the
programme. A set of pamphlets on pollution control issues was distributed to the
organiser.
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1. RO, GPCB, Godhra staff participated in the programme organised at Kalrav 16.9.2008
School, Halol district Panchmahal, about climate change and effects thereof on
environment. A message to adopt eco-friendly life style was also delivered. Copy
of a booklet on 'Clean Up the World' were distributed among the students.
2. RO, GPCB, Godhra staff participated in the programme organised at various 19.9.2008
schools located in Godhra district Panchmahal and students were explained about
the climate change and effects thereof on environment. A message to adopt eco-
friendly life style was also delivered. Copy of a booklet on 'Clean Up the World'
were distributed among the students.
3. RO, GPCB, Godhra organised in the programme organised at various schools 29.9.2008
located in Dahod and students were explained about the climate change and
effects thereof on environment. A message to adopt eco-friendly life style was
also delivered. Copy of a booklet on 'Clean Up the World' were distributed among
the students.
4. RO, GPCB, Godhra participated in a token blood donation camp organised at 22.10.2008
Mico Seeds Ltd, Vejalpur district Panchmahal by industrial units located within
Halol area, to show commitment of industries to prevent effects of climate change
on human beings.
5. RO, GPCB, Godhra participated in a token blood donation camp organised at 28.10.2008
Alembic Ltd., district Panchmahal by industrial units located within Halol area, to
show commitment of industries to prevent effects of climate change on human
beings.
6. RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme on Bio-medical waste Management at 18.12.2008
the Nursing School, Godhra and showed how bio-medical waste is disposed
scientifically to protect environment. A message to keep alertness on 'Climate
Change' was also delivered.
1. RO, GPCB, Vapi organised a programme on public awareness jointly with DIC 22.01.2009
and Department of Industrial Safety and Health in Valsad district.
1. RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar organised a heath fair-Aarogya Mela at Sir Maansinhji 5&6.9.2008
Hospital, Palitana, Dist. Bhavnagar. Hon’ble MP, Bhavnagar Shri Rajendrasinh
Rana inaugurated the programme. About 2050 people participated. They were
briefed on bio-medical waste and eco-friendly use of plastic including recycling of
plastic.
2. RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar and Gujarat Maritime Board, Alang jointly organised 03.10.2008
plantation program at GMB, Training Centre premises, Alang. The Chairman of
the GMB, Shri H. K. Das, OSD, Shri Patel, Port Officer Shri Rathod and RO Shri
GV Patel participated in the plantation programme.
3. RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar organised an awareness program on sensitising use of 04.01.2009
Plastic at various residential areas Bhavnagar. Briefed on judicious use of plastic,
but use of paper bag/cloth bag alternative of plastic carry bags. The Chairman,
Education Committee, BMC and many Corporators, participated and shared
views. Plastic waste from entire society areas cleaned up. The society residents
and the RO, Bhavnagar staff participated. Jute bags were distributed to the
householders.
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1. Organised public awareness program in major hospitals located within Surat and
Navsari districts.
2. Organised vaccination program at Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Site of
En-Vision Enviro Engineers Ltd., Surat
3. Organised public awareness program on bio-medical waste and displayed banner
on dedicated transport vehicles of En-vision Enviro Engineers Ltd., Surat
Awareness programmes on Environment - Pollution Control related issues

On suggestions of the Estimate Committee of the Gujarat State Assembly to organise various
awareness programmes on Environment - Pollution Control related issues as under :
As a part of clean environmental awareness programmes, the Board over a period of time prepared
posters by students exclusive on Bio-medical wastes, plastic and MSW issues highlighting the Bio-
medical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998; the Plastics Manufacturer, Sale and
Usages Rules, 1999 and Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.
With the assistance of Regional Offices the Board, posters exhibition programmes on Bio-medical,
Plastic and Municipal Solid Wastes issues were organised. The ROs prepared pamphlets and
distributed to the educational institutions. The ROs organised posters exhibition programme with
various District Education Offices and schools, hospital, etc. as under :
Sr. Name of Programme, Venue and District Date
1. Prepared a tableau and displayed collage of posters including MSW, BMW and 29.5.2008
plastic issues during the 'Swarnim Gujarat Sankalp Jyot Rath' within various areas
of Virmgam district Ahmedabad. Smt. Aandiben Patel,Hon'ble Minister, Revenue,
Disaster Management, Road & Building, Patnagar Yojana, Women & Child
welfare visited. Explained about MSW, BMW and plastic issues and copies of
Booklets prepared were distributed among people.
2. Organised a meeting on noise pollution and its effects and discussed various 26.9.2008
provisions of the noise pollution rules awareness at Ahmedabad. Over 45
participants including various party plot holders and police and GPCB officials
3. Organised an awareness programme explaining functioning of continuous air 18.10.2008

monitoring instrument installed at Nehru bridge, Ahmedabad. About 55 students
of School of Nursing - Sheth VS Hospital & Sheth Chinoy Meternity Hospital,
including their faculties participated in the programme. They were explained how
air pollutants vizly. SPM, SO2, NO2 and CO as well as meteorological data like
temperature, humidity, wind direction and wind velocity are monitored with this
instrument.
4. A rally organized jointly with Consumer Protection Forum, Bavla. Students of 26.01.2009
Nagarpalika School, Bavla participated in the rally. Shri Rakesh Vyas Mamlatdar,
Bavla, Shri K. C. Mistry Regional Officer and other officials attended the
programme. The rally passed through the various area of Bavla town displayed
posters of BMW Rules, MSW rules, Plastic Rules, water pollution, air pollution
and other issues related to environment.
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1. Organised jointly with District Health Officer Anand poster exhibition and briefed 6.5.2008
paramedical staff of district Primary Health Centres to take due care for bio-
medical waste disposal to safeguard the public health at Anand.
2. Organised jointly with District Health Officer Kheda poster exhibition and briefed 14.5.2008
paramedical staff of district Primary Health Centres to take due care for bio-
medical waste disposal to safeguard the public health at Nadiad.
3. Organised jointly with District Health Officer Vadodara poster exhibition and 19.5.2008
briefed paramedical staff of district Primary Health Centres to take due care for
bio-medical waste disposal to safeguard the public health Nadiad.
4. Organised jointly with Anand Municipality a rally displaying posters on municipal 6.6.2008
solid wastes issues. Over 250 persons including students, officials of Anand
Municipality, office bearers of Medical Association, representatives of Industries
Association, NGO within Anand. The rally turned into assembly and discussed on
various measures to deal with MSW issues at Anand.
5. Organised a poster exhibition, seminar on plastic issue jointly with Nutan 19.7.2008
Vidhyalay, Vadodara and briefed on MSW, BMW and plastic issues. Pollutant
monitoring instruments were displayed and briefed about their utilities at
Vadodara. Hon'ble Mayor, Vadodara Municipal Corporation distributed cloth bags
among students. Vegetable vendors were felicitated by offering shawl for not
supplying plastic bags to the customers.

1. Organised a seminar jointly with IMA & Distro Med Services, Rajkot on BMW at 11.5.2008
Bhavnagar. Poster exhibition was also organised during the programme.
Paramedical staff participated during the programme.
2. Organised a public awareness program on 'Paryavaran Jatan' jointly with GIDC, 09.8.2008
Chitra and Chitra GIDC Industries Association at Bhavnagar. It was stressed for
massive plantation. Hon’ble MP, Bhavnagar Shri Rajendrasinh Rana, Hon’ble
MLA Smt. Vibhavariben Dave, Shri Mehulbhai Vadodariya, ex-Mayor,
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation and representatives of the industries, RO Shri
GV Patel participated in plantation.
3. RO, Bhavnagar staff participated in the programme organised by NGO- 04.01.2009
Paryavaran Mitra, Ahmedabad at Rajula dist. Amreli. Shri RP Gupta, DEE and
Shri HV Rami, JSA briefed on Role of GPCB and EIA related issues.

1. Organised an Exhibition on Bio-medical Waste Rules carried out at Jetpur. 25.7.2008
2. Organised jointly with Veraval-Patan Municipality and J.K. Ram College, Veraval 21.8.2008
a programme on 'Awareness programme on local pollution issues' elocution
competition and among High School division, Higher Secondary division and
College division students of Veraval and also essay competition for college
students of Veraval. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Hon'ble MLA-
Veraval Shri Rajsibhai Jotava. Shri N.M. Tabhani, RO, PBCB, Rajkot and Naresh
Thakar, PRO of the Board co-ordinated the programme.
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1. Organised posters exhibition and displayed environmental monitoring equipments 28.8.2008
at Rungta Vidhyalaya, Bharuch. About 150 students visited the exhibition. RO
staff briefed the visitors.
2. Organised jointly with Giant Group of Sargita Saheli posters exhibition at E.N. 15.9.2008
Jinwala High School, Ankleshwar district Bharuch. Hon'ble MLA Shri Ishwarbhai
Patel and Shri V.R. Ghadge, RO, Bharuch participated in the programme. About
1200 students of various eco-clubs schools, Ankleshwar visited the exhibition. RO
staff briefed the visitors.
3. Organised posters exhibition on BMW, MSW and plastic wastes issue at S&IC 24.10.2008
Municipality High School, Jambusar district Bharuch. About 300 eco-club
students visited the exhibition. RO staff briefed the students.
1. Organised a seminar on BMW at M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar 27.1.2009
1. Organised posters exhibition on BMW, MSW and plastic wastes issue during 26.12.2008
Gramsabha organised at village Umri Taluka Satlasana district Mehsana, wherein
about 305 people participated.
Gramsabha organised at village Talegadh Taluka Satlasana district Mehsana,
wherein about 380 people participated.
Gramsabha organised at village Umrecha Taluka Satlasana district Mehsana,
Gramsabha organised at village Moti Bhalu Taluka Satlasana district Mehsana,
Gramsabha organised at village Kubdi Taluka Satlasana district Mehsana, wherein
about 144 people participated.
Gramsabha organised at village Mota Kothasana Taluka Satlasana district
Mehsana, wherein about 461 people participated.
7. Attended a meeting on BMW organised by IMA, Mehsana. 19.3.2009
1. Organised public awareness programme and poster exhibition at KBS College 23.01.2009
district Valsad.
2. Organised public awareness programme and poster exhibition during the Republic 26.01.2009
Day at Mota pondha district Valsad.
1. Carried out public awareness program on air & noise pollution in GIDC,
Pandesara area.
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Awareness programmes on 'Nirmal Gujarat’
Under the 'Nirmal Gujarat' main focus was on major activities of this Board, on municipal
wastes, bio-medical wastes, plastic wastes and proper disposal thereof to bring about
cleanliness.
The programmes organised by the Regional Offices of the Board are as under:
Sr Regional Office of the Board, Programme and Place Duration

On going items of activities for Nirmal Gujarat, like Cleaning of overhead tanks,
Cleaning of water coolers, ACs, Cleaning of paan / betel leaf and other stains,
Repairs of leakages, Energy saving measures, Solid waste disposal etc. were under
taken as per the targets given in general format. Other specific targets / activities
given in specific format were carried out as below:
1. ⇒ Programs for public awareness on MSW: 02
2. ⇒ Programs for doctors & hospital staff on BMW: 05
3. ⇒ Programs for awareness on clean air & clean habits: 02
4. ⇒ Encourage industries for clean fuel: 63
5. ⇒ Noise monitoring during festivals: 03
6. ⇒ Actions against defaulters under Plastic Rules: 04
7. ⇒ Actions against defaulters under BMW Rules: 45
8. ⇒ Programs for awareness on e-waste for students: 02
9. ⇒ Programs for awareness among slum dwellers on air pollution: 02
1. On 26.1.2009, a cycle rally was organized for the students of Gangotri Vidyalaya, 01
Bavla. Awareness programme on Bio Medical Waste Rules, Plastic Rules, MSW
Rules etc; including posters exhibition was also organized through this rally. The
rally passed through various area of Bavla Nagar.
1. On 04.08.2008, an awareness programme on environment was organised during 01
Vanmahotsav at Bhilad.
1. On 24.11.2008 the staff of RO, Bhavnagar participated in a rath yatra - 'Swarnim 01
Sankalp Yatra' programme organized by Bhavnagar district administration and
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation. Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri
Rajendrasinh Rana, Hon’ble MLA Shri , Hon'ble Mayor Shri ,the District Collector,
the Municipal Commissioner were among the dignitaries. Moreover, government
officers, teachers and school children of various schools participated in this
programme.
2. On 21.09.2008, RO, Bhavnagar staff took an oath-Sankalp for 'Svantah: Sukhay' and 01
informed to the Board's main office. ‘Sukhadi’ is given once in a month by the staff
to the pregnant women belonging to weaker section through District Collector,
Bhavnagar.
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Sr Regional Office of the Board, Programme and Place Duration
Regional Office, Nadiad

1. On 10.12.2008, whitewash & oil paint application in RO, Nadiad building carried 01
out.

1. Plantation by Shri DCC Ltd 01
2 Plantation by Saurastra Chemicals 01
3 Plantation by GSFC Khavadi 01
4 Plantation by TATA Chemicals,Mithapur 01
5 Plantation by Reliance Industries Ltd 01
6 Plantation by Digjam Ltd 01
7 Plantation by Shri Digvijay Cement Co. Ltd 01
8 Plantation by Saurastra Cement Ltd 01
9 Plantation by GSECL(TPS) Sikka. 01
10 Plantation by ESSAR Energy 01

1. Special cleaning drive is carried out at GPCB-Surat office.
2. Plantation and pamphlet distribution carried out at Sumul Dairy, Surat; Rama
Newsprint & Paper Ltd., Barbodhan; - Globe Enviro Care Ltd (CETP) GIDC,
Sachin; Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Hazira; Sun Textile Mills, GIDC, Sachin; Gujarat Gas
Co. Ltd., Adajan; Essar Power Ltd., Hazira; Colourtex Industries Pvt. Ltd., GIDC-
Sachin; J. K. Paper Ltd., Fort-Songadh, Dist.Tapi .
3. Public Awareness Program organized at all Nagarpalikas/ Municipalities / Municipal
Corporation of Surat region.
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6.23 Awareness programmes on Xgn - Online application for CCA
e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (Extension Green Node) was launched by
Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest & Environment on 5th
June 2008. Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, endorsed online CCA (consolidated
consent authorisation) during the occasion. XGN software programme facilitates all
concerned to file their application online.
On 7.1.2009, RO, GPCB, Rajkot organised an Awareness programmes on Xgn - Online

application for CCA at Rajkot. Shri Bhaveshbhai Patel, President, Rajkot Engineering
Association, Rajkot, other office bearers and representatives of various industrial units of
Rajkot Engineering Association, Rajkot participated in the programme. Both, Shri J.D.
Priyadarshi, Environmental Engineer and Shri P.K. Dodiya, Sr. Scientific Officer, RO,
Rajkot explained in details to the participants.
Similar facility has been introduced to facilitate applicants applying for authorisation under
the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, w.e.f. 15.2.2009. This
shall enable all applicants seeking clearances under laws to file their applications through
internet facilities. During the year under report, bottlenecks are being addressed in this
regard.
On 24.2.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad organised a workshop on Xgn - Online application for
CCA at Viththal Udhyognagar, district Anand. Representatives of various industrial units
located in Anand district participated in the programme.
On 27.3.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad organised an Awareness programmes on Xgn - Online

application for BMW application at Nadiad district Kheda. Representatives of various
hospitals, members of IMA-Nadiad participated in the programme.
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6.24 Mock-drill organised by the District Authorities in the State
Industrial activities imparting a likely impact in case of unforeseen event is an area included
in the Disaster management programmes looked after by the respective district Authority in
the State. The District Authority, usually under the chairmanship of the District Collector or
his nominee organises mock-drill programmes in closed co-ordination with different
government offices, DDO, TDO, factory inspector, health, DIC, Civil Supply, GIDC,
industrial associations and large industrial units, fire-fighting agencies, etc, as a part of
awareness among people. Besides, all the concerned including industries, government
offices, NGOs and local people, etc., the representatives of Regional Offices of the Board,
also participated during such programmes organised as under:
Sr. Particulars Date
1. RO, Godhra staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District 17.12.2008
Collector Dahod regarding blast at Circuit House, Dahod
2. RO, Godhra staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District 23.12.2008
Collector Panchmahal for leakage of chlorine gas at Paushak Ltd., Kalol
district Panchmahal.
3. Mock drill organised by the district collector, Valsad for on site and off site 26.2.2009
emergency plan at Pidilite Industries Ltd, Phase-I, GIDC Vapi
4. Mock drill organised by the district collector, Dang for on site and off site 31.3.2009
emergency plan at Vasundhara Dairy Milk Chilling Centre, Wadhai, Ta. Ahwa,
dist. Dangs
5. RO, Bhavnagar staff participated in the mock drill organized by IOC Ltd ,LPG 24.3.2009
Bottling Plant, Tagadi, Bhavnagar.
8. RO, Surat’s staff participated in mock-drill organised at Colourtex 22.3.2009

industries Ltd, Pandesara
9. RO, Surat’s staff participated in the District Level mock drill organised at 24.3.2009
Theis Precision Ltd., Navsari.
10. RO, Bhuj’s staff participated in the District Level mock drill organised for 26.3.2009
ammonia gas leakage at IFFCO Ltd., Kandla.
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6.25 Important events
- During 13-14.6.2008, officials of Regional Office, Mehsana participated in a Kanya
Kelvani Mahotsav & Shala Praveshotsav organised at Unja.
- On 8.6.2008, Regional Office, Mehsana participated in a workshop on Bio-Medical

waste at Modasa district Sabarkantha. Doctors and paramedical staff participated in the
programme.
- On 14.6.2008, the Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad organised a

seminar on 'Carbon Credit' at Ahmedabad. Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, Member Secretary of
the Board was among the speaker. Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest and
Environment Department presided over the technical session.
- On 25.7.2008, the RO, Vapi staff participated in a programme organised during

Vanmahotsav at Rafel college, Vapi.
- On 26.7.2008, the EPCA – [Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority]

constituted as per the Supreme Court’s order by the MoEF, GoI, under the Chairmanship
of Shri Bhure Lal, accompanied with Ms Sunita Narain, Member, EPCA conducted
special review meeting with respect to BRTS project of Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation at Ahmedabad. EPCA complemented all the officials and noted that the
progress made in the implementation of the Air Action Plan for Ahmedabad was very
satisfactory. They anticipated continuity of similar trend in future.
- On 15.9.2008, the Institution of Engineers (India), Gujarat State Centre, Ahmedabad

organised a programme on 'Planet Earth' at Ahmedabad. Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, was the
Chief Guest of the function and also addressed on the theme 'Planet Earth'. Officials
from F&ED, GPCB, HO, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, students of various colleges,
representatives of Industries Associations - Naroda, Odhav, Vatva, etc and various
industrial units participated in the programme.
- On 20.11.2008, Shri Kiritsinhji Rana, Hon'ble Minister of State for Forest &
Environment inaugurated 11th Regional Office, at Bhuj. Shri Vasanbhai Aahir, Hon'ble
Minister of State for Welfare of Socially & Educationally Backward Classes,
Government of Gujarat, graced the occasion. Shri Pushpdan Gadhavi, Hon'ble Member
of Parliament (Kutch), Shri Dhanjibhai Sendhani, Hon'ble MLA (Mandvi), Shri
Rameshvchchharaj Hon'ble MLA (Mundra), and other dignitaries participated in the
programme.
- On 1.12.2008, Regional Office, Mehsana arranged poster exhibition during a

programme organised by GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar.
- On 10.12.2008 a group of Medical students visited RO, Vadodara of the Board. They
were imparted information on BMW and functioning of instruments/equipment used in
laboratory and field work.
- On 12.12.2008, Shri R.G. Shah, Sr. Environmental Engineer of the Board inaugurated
12th Regional Office at Nadiad.
- During 18-19 December 2008, a workshop sponsored by MoEF on “Management of

Hazardous Chemicals, Prevention of Accidents In Industries & Creating Environmental
Safety Culture”, was jointly organised with HRD Foundation, at Vadodara.
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- On 1.1.2009 a group of Medical students visited RO, Vadodara of the Board. They were
imparted information on BMW and functioning of instruments/equipment used in
laboratory and field work.
- On 29.1.2009, RO, Mehsana participated in a plastic awareness drive organised by

Office of the Gandhinagar Notified Areas, Gandhinagar and visited about 30 shops.
- On 31.1.2009, All India Institute of Local and Self Government-Ahmedabad, organised

a programme on Municipal Solid Waste Management at Rajkot. The RO, Rajkot, Shri
SM Jha, briefed about 60 Nagarpalika Chief Officer and Sanitary Inspectors in this
programme.
- On 6.2.2009, GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar organised a Nature Tour & Lion

Conservation Seminar at Junagadh. The RO, Junagadh Shri GM Sadhu, participated in
the programme and organised a poster exhibition on BMW, MSW & Plastic issues at
Junagadh during this programme. About 72 school's students and teachers participated in
the event. Shri BY Rathod, SSO, Shri BC Bhrahmbhatt, SO and Shri JR Bhrahmbhatt,
SO briefed the visitors at exhibition.
- On 9.2.2008, Manthan Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla organised a Teachers'

Training Workshop on the theme 'Save our Environment' at Rajpipla. Over 25 teachers
from various higher secondary, secondary and primary schools located in Narmada
district participated in the programme. Shri AR Kothari, Director, Manthan Educational
Programme Society, Ahmedabad, Ms Pratiksha Patel conducted workshop. Shri I.D.
Rathod, Project Co-ordinator, Manthan Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla co-
ordinated the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board conducted one
interactive session among the participants and highlighted on global & local issues and
role of teachers in environmental pollution control. Shri B.C. Chaudhary, DDO,
Narmada, chaired the concluding session. Shri Raghusinh Gol, DEO, Narmada, Shri
K.B. Thanke, District Planning Officer, Shri Naishedhbhai Makwana, Principal, DIET,
Rajpipla, were among the dignitaries encouraged the participants.
- On 19.2.2009, an awareness programme on 'Environmental Pollution and

Environmental Law' was organised at VVP Engineering College, Rajkot. SM Jha, RO,
Rajkot briefed the students of Engineering on the topic.
- On 24.2.2009, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar organised a

programme on 'Climate Change' at Mahila Sivan Talim Kedra, Gandhinagar under
NEAC- National Environment Awareness Campaign programme of MoEF, GoI. Over
70 women trainees of the institute participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar,
PRO of the Board, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Gandhinagar, Smt. Sudhaben, a social
worker, Smt. Sumanben, Manager, Sivan Talim Kedra, Smt. Santoshben Sharma,
Vidhyapith, Sadra were among the speakers. A set of pamphlates on pollution control
awareness was distributed to the training organiser.
- On 2.3.2009, RO, Ahmedabad Shri K.C. Mistry, arranged for field visit for a batch of 22
students-all medical officers from various Primary Health Centres in Gujarat, Andhra
Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Orissa. The batch is undergoing training at the Indian Institute
of Public Health - Gandhinagar, located at Ahmedabad. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the
Board explained Environmental issues and Bio-medical Wastes Management. The team
observed segregation, treatment and storage being carried out for specific bio-medical
wastes at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad. They also visited CBWTF-Common Bio-
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medical Wastes Treatment Facility operated by the E-Coli Waste Management System,
located at Vill. Moraiya, Ta. Sanand, Ahmedabad. Shri Prakash Waghela partner of this
Facility explained operational part of the CBWTF. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the
Board and Shri H.B. Jadhav, SSA co-ordinated the field visit.
- On 5.3.2009, a programme organised by IMA-Indian Medical Association, Modasa

district Sabarkantha and the R.O., Mehsana, Shri G.H. Trivedi briefed on 'Bio-medical
Wastes Management' at Modasa. Over 150 person mainly bio-medical Occupiers
participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board explained Bio-
medical Wastes Rules, and handling of bio-medical wastes by the Occupier. Shri
Prakash Waghela, E-coli Waste Management System, Ahmedabad briefed on procedure
followed by the CBWTF operator from collection to disposal.
- On 7.3.2009, a programme organised by School of Nursing, Victoria Jubilee Hospital,

Ahmedabad on 'Bio-medical Wastes Management'. The first year 20 students of Nursing
College, participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board
explained Bio-medical Wastes Rules, and handling of bio-medical wastes by the
Occupier. A copy of BMW Rules and a list of CBWTF operator for collection to
disposal of BMW was handed over to class representative.
- On 16.3.2009, the 13th Regional Office at Junagadh commenced its functions.
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7.0 Visits to the Board by experts, important person, etc.
- On 12.11.2008, Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest &
Environment accompanied with Shri Kiritsinghji Rana, Hon'ble MoS, Forest &
Environment and Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment
Department, presided over a meeting and reviewed activities of the Board at HO, GPCB,
Gandhinagar. Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, made presentation and outlined
various milestones achieved by the Board in the field of e-governance, preparation of
Board's Manuals, framing recruitment regulations and conducting departmental
examinations, promotions of officers and employees of the Board, opening and
appointing staff for proposed new regional offices at Bhuj, Nadia and Junagadh. Hon'ble
both the Ministers as well as the Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department,
appreciated achievements made by the Board. Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS, Member
Secretary, including senior officers and regional officers of the Board participated in the
meeting.
- On 26.02.2009, the IMO delegation visited Sosiya-Alang Ship breaking yard. The
Member Secretary Shri RG Shah, Environmental Engineer Shri N.M. Tabhani, and RO,
Bhavnagar officers accompanied the visiting team.
- During 16 and 17 March 2009, a team of Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control headed by
Dr. Nagin Nanda, Member Secretary, Shri Rajesh Bahadur, SIO, NIC, HP, Shri O.K.
Sharma, Sr. Environmental Engineer, Shri Harish Sharma, Sr. Scientific Officer, Shri
Ajay Chahal, Technical Director, NIC-National Informatics Centre, visited GPCB.
The team familiarised about the e-governance adopted by the GPCB and showed keen
interest in the functional and operational part of XGN- Extended Green Node - an on
line system followed for CCA - common consent authorisation by various industrial
units and also bio-medical wastes occupiers.
Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary welcomed the visiting team during a meeting held on
16.3.2009 at Gandhinagar and explained efforts made by GPCB to cross this mile stone
in the field of e-governance. The team also interacted with senior officers of the Board
and exchanged mutual experiences while implementing the e-governance.
Shri P.J. Vachhani, Environmental Engineer of the Board accompanied the team during
their visit of Head Office of the Board, Gandhinagar and Regional Office, Ahmedabad.
Dr. Nanda was overwhelmed on the personally witnessing the achievements made by
GPCB in the application of IT-Information Technology and expressed desire to begin
such exercises by Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control.
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8.0 Administrative set up of the Board, Board Meetings - Important decisions
thereof.
In accordance with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974 and the Gujarat Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1976, Board.
8.1 Staff of the Board
The staff strength of for each cadre is shown in Annexure V.
8.2 Administrative set up of the Board
The Administrative set up of the Board is shown in Annexure VI.
(Head Office & Regional Offices)
8. 3 Offices of the Board
The offices of the Board are shown in Annexure VII.
8.4 Important decisions taken by the Board during 2008 - 2009
Sr. Board Meetings Date

1. Meeting number : 161 6.6.2008
2. Meeting number : 162 14.7.2008
3. Meeting number : 163 15.10.2008
4. Meeting number : 164 29.12.2008
5. Meeting number : 165 19.3.2009
Important decisions taken in the Board meetings held during 2008 – 2009
161st Board Meeting held on 6.6.2008
- The Board noted with appreciation the efforts made directly or indirectly by the
officers/employees of the Board for their contribution in bring out the Board's Manuals
task.
- It was decided a vigil be kept on disallowing hazard wastes if brought in Gujarat from
other State.
- It was decided to carry out detailed study and explore possibility to outsource sampling
being carried out by the Board.
- It was resolved to accept all applications for CCA-(Common consent authorisation) only
through XGN(eXtended Green Node) online system of the Board from 1st August 2008.
- The Board approved Audit Report for the year 2006-07.
- Annual Report 2008-09 prepared in English and Gujarati approved by the Board.
- The Board approved to open new Regional Office at Bhuj.
- Preparation work of Zoning Atlas from the Board's fund approved by the Board.
- The Board approved delegation of powers to the Chairman and Member Secretary to
decide departmental examination date for officers/employees of the Board.
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- The proposal to extend ongoing NAMP [National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme]
activities from August 2008 to July 2009 inclusive of expenditure thereof and entrusting
to GEMI, Vadodara was approved.
162nd Board Meeting held on 14.7.2008
- It was decided about re-introduction of CTE (consent to establish/NOC) issuance for
setting up new industrial units, and for expansion of existing units, located at GIDC
Ankleshwar, Panoli and Jaghdia.
163rd Board Meeting held on 15.10.2008

- The Board approved pecuniary delegation of powers to the Member Secretary of the
Board in respect of legal issue pertaining to hazardous wastes court matter.
- It was decided to forward a proposal to the State Government for procuring new fifteen
vehicles as per vehicle policy framed by the State Government, against same numbers of
vehicle written off by the Board. This proposal must also include buying of one out of
fifteen vehicles, for the Chairman as per the State Government policy.
- The Board approved proposal of constituting Purchase Committee.
- Budget proposal for the Regional Office, Bhuj approved by the Board.
- A proposal to carry out air pollution source apportionment study for Ahmedabad city
area, through consulting agency was approved by the Board. To sign MOC and issue
orders thereof, the Board delegated powers to the Member Secretary of the Board.
- A proposal to carry out study on air pollution related health effect before and after CNG
use within Ahmedabad city area, through NIOH(National Institute of Occupational
Health) was approved. To sign documents and orders thereof, the Board delegated
powers to the Member Secretary of the Board.
164th Board Meeting held on 29.12.2008

- A proposal to provide GSWAN connectivity for Regional offices of the Board through
Science and Technology Department, Government of Gujarat approved by the Board.
- A proposal to purchase 62 new computers approved by the Board.
- Budget proposal for the Regional Office, Junagadh approved by the Board.
- Budget proposal for the Regional Office, Nadiad approved by the Board.
- A proposal to fine at the rate of each additional audit work carried out, than prescribed
environmental audit limit approved by the Board.
165th Board Meeting held on 19.3.2009
- A Committee is constituted comprising of the Member Secretary of the Board,
Director(Environment), F&ED and Deputy Secretary, F&ED and a Law Officer of the
Board for preparation of a policy on disposal of pending as well as new legal cases.
- It was approved to prepare a State level Inventory of small scale industries.
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- The proposal to extend ongoing SAMP [State Ambient Air Monitoring Programme]
activities for a year from January 2009 to December 2009 inclusive of expenditure
thereof and entrusting to GEMI, Vadodara was approved.
- An estimate proposal of income and expenditure for the year 2009-2010 was approved.
9.0 Prosecution launched and offences compound
In the initial years of its of its constitution, the Board pursued the industries to comply with
the provisions of the Water Act, 1974. However, even after giving notice and subsequently
sufficient time to provide pollution control measures, the situation did not improve in many
cases and the Board had to initiate legal action in accordance with the provisions of the
Water Act, 1974; the Air Act, 1981 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against the
industries not complying with the provisions/directions specified by the Board under these
Acts. The Board has continued to issue notice of direction, closure direction and file
prosecution against the defaulting units.
The overall pollution of action taken by the Board under the Water Act, 1974; the Air Act,
1981; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, as
on 31.3.2009 are as under:
Up to Up to
Sr. Particulars
31.3.2008 31.3.2009
1. Number of cases filed in the Court
a). Under the Water Act, 1974 2,440 2,440
b). Under the Air Act, 1981 635 635
c). Under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 247 247
d). Under the EPA, 1986 79 84
Total 3,401 3,406
2. Number of cases disposed off
a). Under the Water Act, 1974 1,453 1,482
Total 1,983 2,046
3. Number of cases pending in the Court
a). Under the Water Act, 1974 987 958
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Up to Up to
Sr. Particulars
31.3.2008 31.3.2009
Total 1,418 1,360
4. Important decision of the Court
a). Under the Water Act, 1974
Ad- interim injunction restraining industries from 429 429

discharging the trade effluent.
Ad- interim injunction confirmed 219 219
Passing of convictions orders (imprisonment/ fine or 28 28

both)
b). Under the Air Act, 1981
Punishment in form of fine for operating industrial plants 51 51

without consent of the Board or for not providing stack
monitoring facilities.
Orders/injunctions issued by the Executive Magistrates
5. Action taken under the Air Act, 1981.
Notice of directions issued under Section 31 A of the Air 7,968 8,377

Act, 1981 to the defaulting units.
Closure directions issued under Section 31 A of the Air 1,575 1,649

Act, 1981 to the defaulting units.
6. Action taken under the EPA, 1986.
Legal notices of directions issued under the Hazardous 3,624 3,633

Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989.
Closure direction issued under Section 5 of the EPA, 972 995

1986 read with Hazardous Waste (Management &
Handling) Rules, 1989.
7. Action taken under the Water, 1974.
Notice of directions issued under Section 33 A of the 7,024 7,575

Water Act, 1974 to the defaulting units.
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Up to Up to
Sr. Particulars
31.3.2008 31.3.2009
Closure directions issued under Section 33 A of the 2,673 3,151

Water Act, 1974 to the defaulting units.
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10.0 Finance and accounts of the Board (as received from the State Government)
The details of the funds released to the Board by the State Government during the financial
year 2008-2009 is under:
Particulars Rs. in lakh
[a] Plan 245.00
[b] Non Plan 10.00
Total : 255.00
The details of statement of accounts and finance report is prepared and maintained by the
Board in accordance with Section 40 of the Water Act, 1974. The Audit Report of the
Board for the year 2006-2007 is laid on the table of the House of the Gujarat State
Assembly on 26.9.2008.
In accordance with the provisions of the Water Act, 1974, the Annual Report of the Board
duly prepared for the financial year 2007-2008 was laid on the table of House of the State
Legislature, Gujarat on 25.9.2008.
11.0 Direction given by the State Government and steps taken to comply with
them
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12. Any other important matter dealt by the State Board

New Regional Offices of GPCB
Shri Kiritsinhji Rana, Hon'ble Minister of State for Forest & Environment inaugurated 11th
Regional Office at Bhuj on 20.11.2008. Shri Vasanbhai Aahir, Hon'ble Minister of State
for Welfare of Socially & Educationally Backward Classes, Government of Gujarat, graced
the occasion. Shri R.G. Shah, Sr. Environmental Engineer of the Board inaugurated 12th
Regional Office at Nadiad on 12.12.2008. Moreover, 13th Regional Office at Junagadh
commenced its functions from 16.3.2009.
There are now thirteen Regional Offices of GPCB made functional so far. Each located at
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Vapi, Bharuch, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana,
Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh.
Recruitment Regulations and Departmental Examinations
Based on the Recruitment Regulations of the Board, departmental examinations were
conducted during the year. 358 candidates applied for departmental examination, listed
under 13 different batches appeared in the departmental examinations conducted during
June to July 2008. 119 persons were promoted in Class I & II posts, and 232 persons
working in Class III cadres promoted to higher posts. 9 officers and 2 employees retired
during the year under report, taking total persons retired so far is 11.
Regional Office, Bhavnagar continued to board the ship at Bhavnagar Anchorage Point as
and when required, as per Hon'ble Supreme Court direction dated 6.9.2007. During the
year 277 ships desk reviewed.
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During 11-20 January 2009, GPCB together with Forest & Environment Department,
Government of Gujarat, various environmental infrastructure stakeholders participated in
an exhibition event organised on the occasion of Global Investors' Summit 2009 at
Ahmedabad. An environment pavilion was set up based on an ancient custom of
importance associated around various segment of nature including universe, air, water,
land, etc.. It was named as 'Paryavarn Lok'.
Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister for Tribal Development, Forest & Environment,
Government of Gujarat accompanied with Shri Kiritsinhji Rana, Hon'ble Minister of State
for Forest & Environment, inaugurated the exhibition pavilion. Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS,
Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri C.L. Meena,
Chairman, GPCB, and dignitaries graced the programme.
Besides, delegates from various countries as well as dignitaries of national and state levels,
over thousands of people from almost all walk of life visited the exhibition, and
appreciated efforts made in setting up infrastructures for treatment of wastewater,
hazardous wastes, bio-medical wastes, etc in Gujarat to conserve environment. Pamphlets
on awareness were distributed. Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, Member Secretary, officials of GPCB,
F&ED, Common Facilities operators, and RO, Mehsana co-ordinated the exhibition.
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Annexure I
Members of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board
[as on 31.3.2009]
Date of assuming or leaving, if any,
Sr. Name / Ex-officio, and address Designation
during 2008-09
1. Chairman, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS Chairman
Paryavaran Bhavan, Sec. 10 A, Gandhinagar
382010
2. The Deputy Secretary Shri N.K. Patel Member
Forests and Environment Department, Govt.
of Gujarat. 14/8, Sardar Patel Bhavan,
Gandhinagar 382 010
3. The Commissioner of Transport Shri Sujit Gulati, IAS Member
Office of Commissioner of Transport, Govt. of (additional charge) [Up to 1.4.2008]
Gujarat, 6/2, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Shri S.J. Haidar, IAS
Gandhinagar 382 010 [from 1.4.2008 onwards]
4. The Industries Commissioner Smt. Gauri Kumar, IAS Member
Office of Industries Commissioner, [up to 10.4.2008]
Govt. of Gujarat, 1/ 2, Udyog Bhavan, Sector Shri Sujit Gulati, IAS
11, Gandhinagar 382 017 [from 10.4.2008 onwards]
5. The Director of Municipalities, Smt. Sonalben Mishra, IAS Member
Directorate of Municipalities, Government of
Gujarat, Old Assembly Building, Nr. Town
Hall, Sector 17, Gandhinagar 382 017
6. The Commissioner & Ex-officio Secretary Shri Arvind Agrawal, IAS Member
*
The Joint/Additional Secretary & Director [up to 16.2.2009]
(Public Enterprise Bureau) Finance Shri Tapan Ray, IAS
Department, Government of Gujarat. 4/9, (additional charge)
Sardar Patel Bhavan, Gandhinagar 382 010 [from 16.2.2009 onwards]
[*The said post is now re-nomenclature as
Commissioner & Ex-officio Secretary vide
Notification # env-pcb-1099-448 P dated
22.11.2007 published by F&ED, Govt. of
Gujarat]
7. Vice Chairman & Managing Director Shri P.K. Pujari, IAS Member
Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, [up to 15.4.2008]
2/2, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Shri Maheshwar Shahu, IAS
Gandhinagar 382 017 [from 15.4.2008 to 16.2.2009]
Shri Arvind Agrawal, IAS
[from 16.2.2009 onwards]
8. The General Manager (Projects) Shri R.R. Rajyaguru Member
Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation,
11-12/7, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11,
Gandhinagar 382 017
9. Member Secretary, Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS Member
Gujarat Pollution Control Board [up to 22.1.2009] Secretary
Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector 10 A, Gandhinagar Shri R.G. Shah, SEE, GPCB
382010 [from 23.1.2009] (additional charge)
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Annexure II

(Recruitment) Regulations, 2007
(Regulation No. 8 (1) (i))
Selection Committee
Sr. Posts for Composition of the Committee

which
constituted
1 2 3
1. I & II Chairman: Chairman of the Board.
Members:
1. Member Secretary of the Board.
2. Two Board Members as decided by the Chairman of the Board.
3. One or more outside experts as approved by the Chairman of the Board.
4. Director (Environment), Forests and Environment Department,

Government of Gujarat.
5. Deputy Secretary (Environment), Forests and Environment Department,

2. III & IV Chairman: Member Secretary of the Board.
Members:

2. Senior Environmental Engineer or Sr. Environmental Scientist (Senior

most).
3. Head of the Accounts/ Adm. / Legal as approved by the Member

Secretary.
4. Junior Technical Officer, Forests and Environment Department,

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Annexure III

(Recruitment) Regulations, 2007
(Regulation No. 8 (1) (ii))
Promotion Committee
Posts for
Sr. which Composition of the Committee
constituted
1 2 3
1. I & II Chairman: Chairman of the Board.
Members:
1. Member Secretary of the Board.
2. Two Board Members as decided by the Chairman at least one must

Official member.

2. III & IV Chairman: Member Secretary of the Board.
Members:
1. Senior Environmental Engineer, or Sr. Environmental Scientist (Senior

most) of the Board.

3. Head of the Personal Branch of the Board.
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Annexure IV

Members of the Technical Committees of the Board
(2008-09)
Date of assuming or leaving,

Sr. Name / Ex-officio, and address Designation
if any, during 2008-09
1. Chairman, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS Chairman

Paryavaran Bhavan, Sec. 10 A,
Gandhinagar 382010
2. Vice Chairman & Managing Director Shri P.K. Pujari, IAS Member
Gujarat Industrial Development [up to 15.4.2008]
Corporation, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Shri Maheshwar Shahu, IAS
Gandhinagar 382 017 [from 15.4.2008 to 16.2.2009]
Shri Arvind Agrawal, IAS
[from 16.2.2009 onwards]
3. The Industries Commissioner Smt. Gauri Kumar, IAS Member

Office of Industries Commissioner, [upto 10.4.2008]
Govt. of Gujarat, Shri Sujit Gulati, IAS
1/ 2, Udyog Bhavan, Sector 11, [from 10.4.2008 onwards]
Gandhinagar 382 017
4. The General Manager (Products) Shri R.R. Rajyaguru Member

Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation,
11-12/7, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11,
Gandhinagar 382017
5. The Director (Environment) OR Technical Shri J. K. Vyas Member

Representative,
Forests and Environment Department, Govt.
of Gujarat. 14/8, Sardar Patel Bhavan,
Gandhinagar 382 010
6. Member Secretary, Shri Sanjiv Tyagi, IFS Member

Secretary
Gujarat Pollution Control Board [up to 22.1.2009]
Paryavaran Bhavan, Sec. 10 A, Gandhinagar Shri R.G. Shah, SEE, GPCB,
382010 [from 23.1.2009] (additional
charge)
130
Annexure V
Staff strength for each cadre of the Board (as on 31.3.2009)
Sr. Name of the Post Post(s) filled up
1. Member Secretary 1
2. Senior Environmental Scientist 1
3. Senior Environmental Engineer 1
4. Senior Scientific Officer 14
5. Environmental Engineer 31
6. Law Officer 3
7. Administrative Officer 2
8. Chief Accounts Officer 1
9. Accounts Officer 1
10. Scientific Officer 37
11. Deputy Environmental Engineer 52
12. Assistant Environmental Engineer 2
13. Senior Scientific Assistant 53
14. Assistant Law Officer 5
15. Public Relations Officer 1
16. Senior Environmental Inspector 1
17. Junior Scientific Assistant 31
18. Junior Officer 11
19. Senior Draftsman 1
20. Deputy Superintendent 31
21. English Steno Gr. I 2
22. English Steno Gr. II 2
23. Gujarati Steno Gr. I 2
24. English Steno Gr. III 3
25. Gujarati Steno Gr. II -
26. Computer Programmer 2
27. Senior Clerk 21
28. Clerk – cum – Typist 60
29. Wireman 1
30. Driver 11
31. Hawaldar, Naik, Peon- cum-Chowkidar, Sweeper-cum-Hamal 52
Total 432
131
[A] Head Office, Gandhinagar Administrative Set up of the Board Annexure VI
Chairman
Member Secretary
Ahmedabad Bharuch Bhavnagar Godhra Jamnagar Junagadh Bhuj Mehsana Nadiad Rajkot Surat Vadodara
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12
SEE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE
DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE
JSA SO SSA JSA SO DS AEE DS
DS SSA Sr. Clerk CCT CCT DS
Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk CCT CCT
CCT CCT
Vapi Personnel Inquiry Accounts Audit Computer Water Cess Adm / Stores Central BMW Haz Wastes Env. Audit
Unit 13 branch 14 Cell 15 Branch 16 branch 17 branch 18 branch 19 branch 20 Laboratory 21 Unit 22 branch 23 branch 24
EE CA/csO JO A/csO JO EE EE EE SSO SSO EE SSO
DEE AO CCT DS CCT Comp. Progr DEE JO SO SO JSA JSA
SSA JO Sr. Clerk AO JSA SSA SSA CCT
CCT DS CCT DS DS, JSA JSA
Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk DS CCT
CCT CCT CCT, Wireman
PAAC 25 Legal branch 26 MSW Public Hearing Vigilance Library 'P' RTI Zoning Atlas Regional
branch 27 branch 28 branch 29 branch 30 branch 31 Unit 32 unit 33 Offices
PRO LO EE SEE EE SSO EE SEE EE (refer
DS ALO DEE SO CCT SSA EE Planner next page)
CCT CCT DS JSA
Sr. Draftsman DS
Abbreviations: SEE = Sr. Environmental Engineer SES = Sr. Environmental Scientist CA/csO = Chief Accounts Officer LO = Law Officer
EE = Environmental Engineer SSO = Sr. Scientific Officer AO = Administrative Officer ALO = Assistant Law Officer
DEE = Deputy Environmental Engineer SO = Scientific Officer A/csO = Accounts Officer CCT = Clerk-cum-typist
AEE = Assistant Environmental Engineer SSA = Sr. Scientific Assistant JO = Jr. Officer Comp. = Computer
JSA = Jr. Scientific Assistant DS = Dy Superintendent Progr Programmer
Common pool : Stenographers, Drivers, Havaldar, Naik, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Sweeper (Hamal)
[contd.]
132
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[B] Regional Offices of the GPCB Annexure VI
Ahmedabad Regional Officer (Sr. Environmental Scientist) Vadodara Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Rajkot Regional Officer (Sr. Scientific Officer)
DEE SO JO DEE SSO JO EE SO JO

AEE SSA D.S. SO DS DEE SSA DS
JSA Sr. Clerk SSA Sr. Clerk JSA Sr. Clerk
CCT JSA CCT CCT
ALO ALO
Surat Regional Officer (Sr. Scientific Officer) Bharuch Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Vapi Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)
DEE SSO J.O. DEE SSO JO DEE SSO DS

AEE SO D.S. SO Sr. Clerk SO CCT
SSA Sr. Clerk SSA CCT SSA
JSA CCT JSA JSA
ALO LO ALO
Godhra Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Mehsana Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Bhavnagar Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)
DEE SSO D.S. EE SO JO EE SO DS

SO Sr. Clerk DEE SSA Sr. Clerk DEE SSA CCT
SSA CCT JSA CCT JSA
JSA
Jamnagar Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Bhuj Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Nadiad Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)
DEE SO JO DEE SO DS DEE SO DS

AEE SSA DS SSA CCT SSA Sr. Clerk
JSA CCT JSA
Junagadh Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)
DEE SSO DS
SO CCT
SSA
.
Common pool : Drivers, Naik, Peon-cum-Chowkidar
133
Offices of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board Annexure VII
Head Office : Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector 10 A, Gandhinagar 382 010
Phone : 079 – 23232152 Fax: 079 – 23222784, 23232156 website: www. gpcb.gov.in.
Regional Offices:
# RO, GPCB Districts of
jurisdiction
1. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Ahmedabad
40, Shrimali Society, Neptune House no. 2, Nr. Navrangpura Rly. crossing,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009
Phone : (079) 26460089, 26460086 Fax: (079) 26460120
2. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Gandhinagar,
18, Santinath Society, Behind Simandhar Jain Temple, BK Cinema road, Mehsana, Patan,
Mehsana 389 001 Banaskantha and
Phone : (02762) 258294 Tel/ Fax: (02762) 258106 Sabarkantha.
3. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Rajkot and
Near Hotel Durkhush, Race course road, ring road, Rajkot 360 001 Surendranagar
Phone: (0281) 2474524, 2459831 Fax: (0281) 2452189
4. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Amreli and
Plot 1154/2-B, Ghogha Circle, Sir Patni road, Bhavnagar 364 004 Bhavnagar
Phone : (0278) 2524108 Fax: (0278) 2525837
5. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Jamnagar and
Sardar Patel Commercial Complex, Rameshwarnagar, Kasturba Gandhi Porbandar
Vikas Gruh marg, Bedi Bandar road, Jamnagar 368 008
Phone: (0288) 2752366 Fax: (0288) 2753540
6. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Vadodara
ERI Compound, Race Course road, Vadodara 390 007
Phone: (0265) 2354850, 2331928 Fax: (0265) 2339205
7. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Panchmahal and
20, Haidary Society, Near DSP office, Godhara Dist. Panchmahal 389 001 Dahod
Phone : (02672) 245869, 245996 Fax: (02672) 245991
8. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Bharuch and
Shed no. C – 1, 199/3, GIDC Estate, Narmadanagar, Bharuch 392 015 Narmada
Phone: (02642) 246333, 248665 Fax: (02642) 246345
9. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Surat, Navsari and
Belgium Square, Silver Plaza Complex, Opposite Linear bus stand, Ring Tapi
road, Surat 395 003
Phone: (0261) 2442696, 2411192 Fax: (0261) 2429733
10. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Valsad and Dang
Shed no. C – 5/124, Vapi GIDC, Near Hotel Pritam,
Vapi 396 195 Dist: Valsad
Phone: (0260) 2432089, 2426207 Fax: (0260) 2432826
11. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Kutch
Naniba Pathshala building, Patwadi Darwajo, Near Hamirsar Talav,
Bhuj District Kutch 370 001
Phone : (02832) 250620 Fax: (02832) 250621
12. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Anand and Kheda
201-203, 'B' Block, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Nadiad District Kheda 387 001
Phone : (0268) 2551427, Fax: (0268)
13. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Junagadh
'Pankaj Bungalow', Station road, Opp. St. Anne's Church, Junagadh 362 001
Phone : (0285) 2651504, Fax: (0268) 2651503
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Annual Report 2008 - 2009

Gujarat Pollution Control Board

: Gandhinagar C. L. Meena, IAS

6.16 Air Quality Monitoring Programmes - Ambient Air 60

• Minimisation of adverse effect of pollution by selecting suitable locations for the

• Close co-ordination and rapport with educational institutions, non government

• Identification of locations in the State having severe pollution problems and

• Identification and development of sites for the disposal of hazardous wastes.

• Proper selection of the sites for new industrial projects.

• Identification, development and adoption of clean production technologies.

Processing and finalisation of Common consent and/ Authorisation applications under

2. CCA granted 1000 517 409 359 690 9941

3. CCA rejected 351 208 155 150 279 2518

5. CCA applications 148 00 (-2) (-1) 03 1437

6. CCA applications under 198 118 74 69 152 152

Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Water Act

2. Consent granted 788 517 18095

3. Consent rejected 273 208 5393

4. Files closed 01 00 408

5. Applications returned to 98 00 930

6. Applications under scrutiny 133 118 118

Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Air Act

During the Cumulative

2. Consent granted 565 409 16308

3. Consent rejected 195 155 3548

4. Files closed - 00 168

5. Applications returned to 39 (-2) 712

6. Applications under scrutiny 131 74 74

During the During the Cumulative

2. Authorisation granted 464 359 8657

3. Authorisation rejected 130 150 3532

5. Applications returned to 33 (-1) 407

6. Applications under scrutiny 129 69 69

Consent to Establish [formerly known as NOC/No Objection Certificates] concerning

During the During the Cumulative

The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

During the During the Cumulative

The statistics pertaining to implementation of these rules are as under:

During the year During the year Cumulative

Sampling and monitoring under the Water, Air and EP Acts

Numbers of samples collected Numbers of samples collected and

6.6. CETP [Common Effluent Treatment Plant] in Gujarat

Sr. Name of Industry Address of Industry District

2. Prism Industries Ltd. Khambhat Anand

3. Savita Intermediates Khambhat Anand

4. Tulsi Intermediates Khambhat Anand

5. JH Kharawala Khambhat Anand

6. P & B Pharmaceuticals Khambhat Anand

7. Chemical And Dyestuff Nadiad Kheda

8. Ferro Chem Industry Nadiad Kheda

9. Swana Pharmaceuticals Kheda Kheda

6.7. Hazardous wastes facilities in Gujarat

Common Hazardous Waste TSDF [Treatment Stabilisation Disposal Facilities]

2. Green Environment Co-operative Society Ltd., Vatva, Ahmedabad.

3. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., Nandesari, Vadodara

4. Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., Ankleshwar

5. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. , Vapi

6. Gujarat Enviro Protection & Infrastructure Ltd., Surat

7. Gujarat Maritime Board, Alang dist: Bhavnagar

Sr. Operator of CHWIF

2. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., GIDC Nandesari - Vadodara

3. Gujarat Enviro Project Infrastructure Ltd., Surat

4. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd., Vapi

Captive Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities