The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on October 22, 2026, issued the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) / Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Air Pollution from Warehouse and Logistics Activities in the State of Maharashtra.
The following has been stated: -
•The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for warehouses, godowns, logistics parks and distribution centres across Maharashtra to control pollution and protect the environment and public health.
•The guidelines prescribe requirements for obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO), where applicable, and Environmental Clearance for eligible projects.
•They mandate paved internal roads, vehicle movement and dust management plans, proper waste disposal, storm water management, pollution control measures and ambient air-quality monitoring, as applicable.
•Facilities handling hazardous materials must comply with additional statutory requirements.
•Non-compliance may attract legal action under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
