Updated on October 09, 2025 05:43:29 PM
For acquiring a water boring license for commercial use in Odisha, it is mandatory to go through the norms provided by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and Odisha Water Resources Department. Aquifer water is very important especially if surface water is inadequate or is available only during certain seasons. For this reason, it is important to acquire a water boring license so as to regulate the discharge of water properly. It first involves admitting the peculiarities of the CGWA and the state water resources department’s guidelines that have to be followed. This includes making sure that a great assessment of the site for the availability of groundwater has been undertaken, the local hydrogeology have been taken in consideration and lastly evaluating the social and economic returns on the extraction of water. It will be necessary to provide technical and feasibility reports proving that the applicant’s plans meet the standards and goals of the good management of the groundwater. Furthermore, since NOC must be obtained when establishing whether the intended water extraction is legal and environmentally sustainable, it is crucial to note that the NOC must be acquired.
A water boring license is a permit from the government that allows a person to bore a well to reach sub-surface water. It controls and oversees the pumping of water from the wells and aims at sensitizing people not to pump water anyhow. The applicant will be required to give details on the following; The intended use of the borewell, inner depth of the borewell, the intended location of the borewell, volume of water expected from the borewell among others. Technical appraisals and the environmental site assessment are also needed. There can be conditions that add strings to compliance with environmental legislation and water say policies; depth of drilling, type of equipment, amount of extract. The license is important in water resource management and ensuring proper demand and supply, water quality, and groundwater conservation. It is very important to adhere to the stipulated licensing provisions on ways of using water and managing the environment.
A water boring license offers several benefits that promote sustainable water resource management and ensure the responsible use of groundwater. Here are some key benefits:
To obtain a Water Boring License from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), you must follow a structured procedure that includes submitting an online application along with necessary documentation. Here’s a detailed overview of the process:
Go to the official website of the CGWA and enter the site as a new user and generate a Log – ID.
Gather all the required documents that are required for the Application Submission.
Complete the e- Application form with regard to NOC for groundwater boring. Make sure that all the fields that one is supposed to fill are filled correctly.
Submitting the application complete, upon submission of the document, the CGWA shall scrutinize the application and the documents accompanying it. This may include an inspection of the site if this was considered necessary by the researcher.
In the case of a valid application, the NOC will be issued depending on the application filed by the candidate.
Once the applicant receives the NOC, he/she has to install the IoT based groundwater monitor system within 90 days from the date of issue and abide by the groundwater management practices.
To renew the NOC, submit the application for renewal at least 90 days before the expiration of the current NOC.
There is a list of documents the applicant will have to provide to the competent authorities to obtain the water boring license. While the specific requirements can vary depending on the region and the purpose of the borewell, the following documents are generally required:
Note: Requirements may vary based on project type and location. We assist in preparing documents as per the latest authority guidelines.
Professional Fees for Water Boring NOC is ₹25000/- only with Professional Utilities
After the application is applied the No Objection Certificate is issued and will remain viable for a period of 2 years from the date of issue. Regarding the renewal of this No Objection Certificate the application has to be made 90 days before the expiry of the existing one.
According to the new guidelines of the Central Ground Water Authority, obtaining NOC is compulsory if the industry or any operation is using more than 10 cubic meters of well water. Besides this, the applicant has to also create an IoT-based Groundwater Monitoring System, in case of no completion of this criterion, the industry will have to pay a fine of ₹2 Lakhs.
Conclusion
The legal procedure to obtain a Water Boring License in Odisha includes the fulfillment of rules and guidelines regarding the use of ground water as set by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and the Odisha Water Resources Department. Syllogically, this process guarantees the responsible utilization of water from the underground source and incorporates site selection, technical writing, and the compliance of the environment benchmarks. They are also required to provide detailed documentation to check their site map, assessments of the water they require and proof of the environmental standards embraced. There is also a requirement for a No Objection Certificate that has to be obtained and then renewed after two years. Non-compliance, for example, not developing an IoT-based monitoring system, carries penalties up to ₹2 Lakhs, this explains compliance requirements.
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The Odisha government needs a Water Boring License to control and guide the functioning of water boring in an authorized manner and at the same time in a sustainable way. This also avoids over extraction of water, keep of the environment and sustain water sources for the inhabitants of the location.
For Odisha, the licensing is governed by both Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and the Odisha Water Resources Department. These bodies review the application, make sure all the right rules and regulations have been met, and that not much negative impact is being posed by the management of the water resource, which in this case is groundwater.
The rate for the service provided by the Professional Utilities organization for acquiring Water Boring NOC is ₹25,000. This incorporates the costs of consultancy services as well as the cost of processing the application. Extra expenses may be documented preparation and installation of monitoring systems.
Non- compliance of water boring regulations like not possessing NOC or not installing IoT based groundwater monitoring system can be levied for a sum of ₹2 Lakhs. To avoid the penalties it is mandatory to fully respect all the legal norms and provisions.
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