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Featured CGWA Replaces NAW  Affidavit with  non availability of Water Supply Certificate
CGWA Compliance

CGWA Replaces NAW Affidavit with non availability of Water Supply Certificate

Many projects required to submit an affidavit on water non-availability to obtain a CGWA NOC under the CGWA Guidelines, 2020 (effective September 2020). This was used as a quicker alternative to avoid delays in getting certificates from local water authorities.

Sourabh Gupta Jul 28, 2026
Featured CGWA Reinstates Earlier System for Non availability of water Certificate Requirement
CGWA Compliance

CGWA Reinstates Earlier System for Non availability of water Certificate Requirement

The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has reinstated the earlier requirement of obtaining a Certificate of Non-Availability (NAW) or Partial Availability of Water from the ji concerned water supply agency.

Sourabh Gupta Jul 28, 2026
Navigating Environmental Compliance: How to Handle a CGWA Show-Cause Notice Proactively
CGWA Compliance

Navigating Environmental Compliance: How to Handle a CGWA Show-Cause Notice Proactively

In the industrial manufacturing sector, water is often the lifeblood of daily operations.

Sourabh Gupta Jun 22, 2026
Maharashtra’s Water Future Cannot Depend on “Normal” Monsoon Averages
Water Audits

Maharashtra’s Water Future Cannot Depend on “Normal” Monsoon Averages

Understand how water audits help industries reduce water consumption and improve sustainability.

Sourabh Gupta May 11, 2026