The CGWA NOC, which stands for Central Ground Water Authority No Objection Certificate, is a mandatory permission required in India for entities that intend to extract groundwater. Here's a breakdown of what I found on websites about CGWA NOC:
Who Needs a CGWA NOC?
Any industry or infrastructure project, mining project, or entity abstracting groundwater exceeding 10 cubic meters per day requires a CGWA NOC [1, 2].
Process for Obtaining a CGWA NOC:
The CGWA NOC application process is handled online through the NOCAP (No Objection Certificate for Ground Water) portal: https://cgwa-noc.gov.in/
Here's a general outline of the steps involved:
- Registration: Register on the NOCAP portal using a valid email address and password.
- Application Submission: Fill out the online application form, providing details about your project, water requirement, well specifications, etc.
- Documents Upload: Upload necessary documents like project reports, layout plans, and pollution control board clearances (if applicable).
- Fee Payment: Pay the requisite processing fee online.
- Scrutiny and Inspection: The CGWA will scrutinize your application and may conduct a site inspection if needed.
- NOC Issuance: Upon successful application review and site verification (if applicable), the CGWA will issue the NOC electronically.
Important Points:
- There are specific conditions attached to the CGWA NOC, which outline limitations on water extraction and mandatory monitoring requirements [2].
- You may need to install an IoT-based Groundwater Monitoring System depending on your water withdrawal volume [3].
- Refer to the CGWA website or the NOCAP portal for the latest guidelines and a complete list of required documents [1, 2].
Additional Resources:
- CGWA NOC for Industrial Use: https://www.thesustainabilitycloud.com/cgwa-noc/
- NOC from CGWA: A Complete Detailed Guide: https://www.bhoojalsurvey.com/noc-from-cgwb.html
- How to get NOC from CGWA?: https://cgwa-noc.gov.in/