The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on October 08, 2026, issued guidelines regarding consent requirements and Pollution Control Measures for Poultry Farms.
The following has been stated: -
•The Board has revised the applicability of consent requirements for poultry farms in accordance with the Central Pollution Control Board’s Environmental Guidelines for Poultry Farms and the National Green Tribunal’s judgment in O.A. No. 681/2017.
•Poultry farms having more than 5,000 birds must comply with the prescribed distance criteria and install pollution control systems as specified in the CPCB guidelines.
•Poultry farms having 5,000 birds or fewer are exempt from obtaining consent from the Board.
•These requirements clarify the regulatory obligations of poultry farms concerning environmental protection and pollution control.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: KSPCB/1568/2024-SEE-1]
