Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) is a not-for-profit, non-government organization (NGO) working in the field of waste management since 2001. It is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certified organization.
Founded on 16th October 2001, Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) is a non-governmental organization committed to advancing sustainable environmental practices across India. Since its inception, IPCA has been working in the areas of waste management, air quality monitoring, environmental education & awareness, policy advocacy, and the upliftment of waste worker communities.
| Our vision | Our Mission |
|---|---|
| To ensure Sustainable Economic Development of India in a way that it provides environmental protection. | To improve livelihood through responsible use of natural resources for the welfare of present and future generations. |
| To ensure proper recycling/processing of different kinds of waste to produce other useful consumable products. | |
| To provide solutions to environment and climate related problems. |
Acknowledged for Expertise, Trusted for Impact
IPCA is recognized and empanelled with several government bodies, including:
- CPCB, CPCC, and Govt. of Uttarakhand for preparing & executing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) action plans for plastic waste management.
- MoEFCC, CPCB, Government of NCT of Delhi, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, and CPCC as an expert/core committee member on plastic waste management.
- MoEFCC & CPCB as an expert member of the Joint Committee on Indoor Air Quality Management.
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (City Level Task Force) for implementing the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
- GNIDA (Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority) for decentralized waste management and bulk waste generator management.
For their outstanding contributions to sanitation and solid waste management, Mr. Ashish Jain (Founder & Director, IPCA) and Dr. Radha Goyal (Deputy Director, IPCA) have been appointed as Brand Ambassadors for MCD’s Shahdara South & West Zones.
Our Work
IPCA began its journey with solid waste collection, segregation, and recycling projects and has since expanded into multiple disciplines of environmental sustainability. Today, IPCA is actively engaged in:
- Developing Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) ranging from 1 TPD to 200 TPD.
- Running plastic recycling units in Greater Noida, Patiala, and Samba with a combined capacity of 26,000 MT per annum.
- Building a national network of 30,000+ waste workers across 33 States and UTs.
- Designing community engagement programs to promote waste segregation at source, along with providing training and capacity building for waste workers to strengthen their skills and livelihood opportunities.
Research & Collaboration
In partnership with the TERI School of Advanced Studies, IPCA has established the Indian Centre of Excellence on Waste Management and Research (ICWMR).
This Centre:
- Serves as a neutral platform for stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable solutions.
- Provides evidence-based inputs to government, industry, and policy makers on waste management, water resource management, climate change, and environment.
- Bridges knowledge, data, and skill gaps in the field of environmental management.