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Mon, Nov 17 2025
Raju Karn
If you are planning to start a manufacturing unit, factory, trading operation, warehouse, packaging unit, or any commercial activity that may generate waste or emissions in Uttar Pradesh, you must obtain a Pollution NOC from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). Without this NOC, businesses cannot legally operate, and banks, government departments, and industrial authorities (like UPSIDA, NOIDA, GNIDA, YEIDA) will not clear your applications.
This guide explains everything you need for Pollution NOC in UP, including UPPCB full form, categories, documents, fees, processing time, and a simplified process for 2025.
UPPCB full form: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. It is the state-level authority responsible for regulating pollution, issuing NOCs, monitoring industries, and ensuring compliance under the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.
UPPCB has offices in Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, and all other districts.
If anyone searches for UPPCB Lucknow, it usually refers to the head office, where technical and administrative approvals are processed.
A Pollution NOC is an approval issued by UPPCB that allows your business to establish and operate a unit in Uttar Pradesh while meeting pollution norms. It is mandatory for almost all units except a few low-risk activities.
A Pollution NOC includes:
• Consent to Establish (CTE) – before construction or installation of machinery
• Consent to Operate (CTO) – after the unit becomes operational
UPPCB follows CPCB guidelines and classifies industries into four categories:
1. White Category
No NOC required, but intimation must be given.
Examples:
• Organic manure
• Assembling units with no effluent
• Chalk making
2. Green Category
Low-risk activities.
• Notebook making
• Packaging units
• Printing units
• Small-scale assembly
3. Orange Category
Moderate pollution potential.
• Food processing
• Mechanical workshops
• Pharma distribution/storage
• Warehouses handling chemicals
4. Red Category
High pollution risk industries.
• Steel
• Chemical manufacturing
• Large-scale engineering units
• Plastic moulding
Any business engaged in:
→ Manufacturing
→ Processing
→ Assembling
→ Trading of hazardous items
→ Chemical handling
→ Food processing
→ Cold storage
→ Plastic-related activities
→ Hospitals and labs
→ Hotels and restaurants
→ Warehouses
→ Automobile workshops
→ Construction projects
Note : If your business involves water usage, emissions, machinery, or waste generation, you need Pollution NOC in UP.
Your documents vary depending on your category (Green/Orange/Red), but the general checklist for UPPCB NOC is as follows:
● Business & Ownership Documents
‣ Aadhaar and PAN of the applicant
‣ Company PAN
‣ GST certificate
‣ Partnership deed / MOA / AOA
‣ Board resolution (for Pvt Ltd / LLP)
● Land & Property Documents
‣ Rent agreement or lease deed
‣ Property tax receipt
‣ Land ownership papers
‣ Site plan / Building layout
‣ Google map showing location
● Project & Unit Details
‣ List of machinery
‣ Installed capacity
‣ Manufacturing process flow
‣ Raw materials list
‣ Finished products list
‣ Water consumption details
‣ Manpower details
● Pollution Control Measures
‣ Air pollution control devices (if any)
‣ Noise control methods
‣ Water pollution management plan
‣ Solid and hazardous waste disposal plan
● Mandatory Attachments (UPPCB Specific)
‣ Undertaking as per UPPCB guidelines
‣ Authorization for filing application
‣ Photographs of site and unit
‣ DG set details (if installed)
Fees depend on the category, size of the business, and pollution potential.
Typical UPPCB Fee Range
↔ White Category: No fee
↔ Green Category: ₹5,000 – ₹15,000
↔ Orange Category: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000
↔ Red Category: ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000
Note : Government fees are separate from consultancy charges.
‣ CTE Validity: Usually 1–2 years
‣ CTO Validity:
• Green: 5 years
• Orange: 5 years
• Red: 3 years
Units must apply for renewal before expiry.
Here is the simplest and shortest version of the process:
▪ Classify your industry (White/Green/Orange/Red)
▪ Prepare required documents
▪ Apply online on UPPCB Portal (through UP Single Window)
▪ Upload documents + drawings + pollution control plan
▪ Pay government fee online
▪ UPPCB officer inspection (if required)
▪ Approval of CTE/CTO
Most cases are processed within 15–30 days.
● Mandatory for factory setup
● Required for bank loans
● Needed for license approvals
● Avoid heavy penalties
● Legal compliance under pollution laws
● Required for expansion or modification
● Businesses operating without NOC risk closure, penalties, and legal action from UPPCB.
PSR Compliance provides end-to-end support for:
☑ Industry category assessment
☑ Document preparation
☑ Portal application filing (UPPCB + Single Window)
☑ Pollution control plan preparation
☑ Follow-up with officers
☑ Inspection guidance
☑ Renewal and modification support
Whether your business is in Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, Kanpur, Aligarh, Meerut or any other UP district — we handle the entire process.
It is a mandatory approval from UPPCB that allows industries to establish and operate legally under environmental norms.
Any unit involved in manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or activities generating waste or emissions must obtain NOC.
Applications are submitted online through the UPPCB portal or UP Single Window system.
The approval typically takes 15–30 working days, depending on category and documentation.
UPPCB fees vary by industry category, ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹2,00,000.