Kerala PCB categorizes industries into Red/Orange/Green and White categories based on pollution potential; consent to operate/registration to be based on the categorization

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has revised the list of industries under Red/Orange/Green and White categories and have added the following to the existing list based on pollution potential.
| Sl. No. | Item Categorized | Category |
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252 |
Hostel Guidance centre/Office/Residential/ commercia/buildings (built up area > 2000 m2 Waste water generation < 50 KLD
|
Green
|
|
Waste water generation > 50 KLD |
Orange |
|
|
Built up area < 2000 m2 and waste water generation > 50 KLD |
Orange
|
|
| 253 | Cable Assembly wiring harness/ wire kit- manufacturing process & machineries | Green |
| 254 | DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Dispensary
Stations |
White |
Please note that, the consent to operate/registration will be based on the revised list of industries.
[Note: Though the notification is dated 5th May, 2022 it has been uploaded on the official website of the Kerala Pollution Control Board on 19th May, 2022.]