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Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) NOC

As India faces mounting stress on its groundwater resources, the Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) plays a vital role in regulating and managing groundwater usage by industries and infrastructure projects. Neeyal EnviroSolutions provides expert assistance in securing the CGWA No Objection Certificate (NOC) for water extraction, helping businesses operate lawfully and sustainably.

What is CGWA, and Why is NOC Required?

The CGWA, constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is responsible for enforcing groundwater regulations across India. Industries, mining operations, and infrastructure projects are required to obtain NOC from CGWA before initiating groundwater extraction, especially in notified and over-exploited regions.

The NOC ensures that

  • Water withdrawal is monitored and controlled.
  • Groundwater-dependent operations are optimised.
  • Sustainable practices such as rainwater harvesting and water recycling are followed.

Failure to obtain a CGWA NOC or non-compliance with its conditions can lead to penalties, including fines up to ₹2 lakhs.

Who Needs a CGWA NOC?

You must apply for CGWA clearance if:
The CGWA, constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is responsible for enforcing groundwater regulations across India. Industries, mining operations, and infrastructure projects are required to obtain NOC from CGWA before initiating groundwater extraction, especially in notified and over-exploited regions.

  • You are setting up a new or existing industry, mining project, or infrastructure facility requiring groundwater.
  • Your project is located in critical/overexploited zones, or you plan to withdraw more than 10 m³/day of water.
  • You must install IoT-based Groundwater Monitoring Systems post-approval for withdrawals >10 KLD.

Our CGWA NOC Services

At Neeyal EnviroSolutions, we offer comprehensive support throughout the NOC lifecycle:

Legal & Technical Documentation

  • Preparation of project-specific documents
  • Water use assessment and recharge proposals
  • Consent certificates from SPCB (Air & Water Acts)
  • Site plans, flow charts, and tube well quality reports

Online Application & Liaison

  • Creation of login credentials on the CGWA portal
  • Filing of applications and coordination with CGWA
  • Liaison with accredited laboratories and authorities

Post-Approval Support

  • Guidance on the installation of IoT-based monitoring
  • Assistance in validity tracking and timely renewals
  • Continued compliance reporting as per CGWA norms

Documents We Assist With


Depending on your project type (Industrial, Mining, or Infrastructure), we help compile:

  • Site plans and water usage details
  • SPCB's Consent to Establish & Operate
  • Quality reports from NABL-accredited labs
  • Artificial recharge/rainwater harvesting plans
  • Groundwater impact assessments (within a 5 km radius)

Why Choose

Neeyal EnviroSolutions?

Regulatory Expertise

Our team understands the nuances of CGWA guidelines and ensures error-free filings.

End-to-End Support

From application to monitoring, we assist at every stage.

Faster Processing

We streamline communication with authorities for quicker clearances.

Sustainable Focus

Our water management plans are CPHEEO and MoEFCC-compliant.