Research & Publications

Insightful research shaping the future of EHS compliance

This section is dedicated to independent analysis of environmental compliance and regulatory processes using data available in the public domain. The purpose of this research is to study real regulatory outcomes, identify recurring patterns, and surface practical insights that are often missed in routine compliance practice.

The intent is purely educational: to help SMEs, EHS professionals, and consultants better understand regulatory expectations, reduce avoidable errors, and contribute to more consistent compliance outcomes. By improving preparedness and awareness across the industry, this research aims to reduce unnecessary rejections, rework, and administrative burden on State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), thereby supporting greater efficiency and maturity of the overall EHS ecosystem.

Beyond the Helmet: Why Safety Compliance Alone Fails in Indian Factories | EHSSaral Research

Beyond the Helmet: Why Safety Compliance Alone Fails in Indian Factories | EHSSaral Research

Indian factories follow safety rules, yet serious accidents persist. This white paper explains the system design gap behind fatigue and human capacity.

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Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

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The Digital Compliance Cliff: EPR Traceability Challenges for Indian MSMEs | EHSSaral Research

The Digital Compliance Cliff: EPR Traceability Challenges for Indian MSMEs | EHSSaral Research

India’s shift to portal-based EPR compliance has created a digital divide for MSMEs. A data-backed analysis of CPCB traceability regimes.

author

Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

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Rule 9 Hazardous Waste Utilization: Why Applications Fail (2023–2025) | EHSSaral Research

Rule 9 Hazardous Waste Utilization: Why Applications Fail (2023–2025) | EHSSaral Research

A regulatory intelligence study on why Rule 9 hazardous waste utilization proposals fail in Maharashtra (2023–2025). Engineering gaps, not policy failure.

author

Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

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The Groundwater NOC Trap: Why Industrial Renewal Applications Are Rejected (2023–2025)

The Groundwater NOC Trap: Why Industrial Renewal Applications Are Rejected (2023–2025)

Why groundwater NOC renewals fail in India (2023–2025). Technical traps, EC risk, and a pre-renewal protocol for industries.

author

Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

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Post-Grant Environmental Compliance Failures in India | EHSSaral Research

Post-Grant Environmental Compliance Failures in India | EHSSaral Research

Why environmental compliance fails after EC approval. A pattern-based analysis of post-grant EC condition violations in Indian projects.

author

Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

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MPCB CTO Refusal Patterns in Maharashtra (2023–2025) Analysis | EHSSaral Research

MPCB CTO Refusal Patterns in Maharashtra (2023–2025) Analysis | EHSSaral Research

Pattern-based analysis of MPCB Consent to Operate refusals (2023–2025) to help industries avoid repeat compliance mistakes.

author

Harshal T Gajare

Founder, EHSSaral

22 Min Read
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