Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee (LPCC)

To preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment for both current and future generation Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee was established. LPCC is a persistent defender of integrity of the environment and sustainability. In accordance with the Water (Pollution and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, LPCC was made in the state of Lakshadweep.

Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee responsibility is to manage hazardous waste, issue licenses and permits to business and industries that fall within its purview, conducting environmental impact studies and regulating air and water pollution. LPCC is a regulatory body to uphold the concepts of sustainable development and environmental conservation and to regulate various aspects of pollution control and environmental management throughout the state.

LPCC’s most important purpose is to encourage responsible environmental stewardship and environmental awareness among businesses, communities and individuals and LPCC is dedicated to doing so. The board aims to promote the adoption of cleaner technology and practices as well as pollution control measures for sustainable development and environmental protection balance.

LPCC goal is to achieve an environment that is healthy, clean and sustainable which will result in prosperity and wellbeing of all its citizens. With a combination of strict rules, strong enforcement mechanism and proactive initiatives it tries to reduce the negative effects of pollution on human health, ecosystem and general quality of life.

To guide Lakshadweep in the direction of a future that is more sustainable and economically resilient, LPCC was created as a regulated body in the field of environmental governance. The LPCC aims for a future that is cleaner, greener and sustainable for all its residents with its unshakeable commitment to achieve the goal.

Services provided by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee:

• Consent to Establish (CTE): Consent to Establish guarantees that the suggested action will be in accordance with the environmental norms and regulations from the beginning. It is a certification that an industry, process, or plant that has potential to create pollution must be granted by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee before it can be established, expanded, or modified.
• Consent to Operate (CTO): To commence operation after establishment of a business or industry, you need to apply for CTO which will be granted by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee. This certification guarantees continued compliance with the requirements set forth by the board for pollution control measures.
• Hazardous Waste Management Authorization: The industries that produce hazardous waste must get authorization under Hazardous waste management rules by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee. This license helps in reducing hazardous waste for public and environmental health by ensuring appropriate handling, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Authorization for management of biomedical waste: The healthcare facilities- including clinics, hospital and labs need to have authorization from LPCC to handle the biomedical waste. This permit ensures safe collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal of biomedical waste. This permit also helps in avoiding contamination of environment and prevention of endangering public’s health.
• Electronic Waste Management and Extended Producer Responsibility: Electronic Waste Management is a permit granted by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee, it allows you to proper handling, recycle, and disposal of electronic devices. Extended Producer Responsibility is a permit granted by Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee, this authorizes the industries to ensure proper collection, recycling and disposal of e-waste generated from their products. Industries that manufacture, refurbish, dispose or recycle are required to take these authorization from Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee.
• Authorization for Plastic Waste Management: Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) under PWM (Plastic Waste Management) Rules, 2016, Rule 13(2) are required to be registered with LPCC. Recyclers of plastic waste under PWM Rules, 2016, Rule 13(3) must be registered with LPCC. Also, the manufacturers who create plastic that producers utilize as a raw material are also required to be registered with LPCC under PWM Rule, 2016, Rule 13(4).
• Air Pollution Control NOC Business or activity that releases pollutants into the air must obtain a noncertified certificate from the Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee. This ensures they meet air quality standards and comply with pollution controls.
• Water Pollution Control NOC: Industries that discharge wastewater into rivers or lakes are required to have noncertified certificates from Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee. This ensures that the wastewater meets design standards and does not contaminate or contaminate the water.
• Registration of Exporters/Importers of Hazardous Waste: The Basel Conventional guidelines are to be followed by industries that are part of international trade of waste which are hazardous in nature. Non-compliance will result in penalties decided based on the degree of non-compliance.
•  Registration of Plastic Manufacturers/Processors: It mainly focuses on waste management practices along with recycling and manufacturing or processing plastics. It is compulsory for the manufacturers and processors of plastic.

Certificates, licenses and NOCs are required to enable businesses and industries in Lakshadweep to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. They help reduce damage to the environment and protect public health. Companies should obtain this information from the Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee and follow its rules to prevent pollution and promote sustainable development.