CGWA NOC in Odisha: Complete 2026 Guide for Industries & Mining via Bhu-Neer

Odisha is a mineral and metals powerhouse — aluminium at Angul and Jharsuguda, steel at Kalinganagar (Jajpur) and Rourkela, coal and power across the Angul-Talcher belt, and petrochemicals and ports at Paradip. These industries and the mines that feed them draw significant groundwater. Odisha is a CGWA-regulated state, so groundwater NOC applications are filed on the national Bhu-Neer portal (cgwa-bhuneer.mowr.gov.in).

This guide covers who needs a CGWA NOC in Odisha, the mining specifics, and the full process, documents and fees.

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Who Needs a CGWA NOC in Odisha?

• Aluminium and alumina complexes at Angul and Jharsuguda
• Steel and metallurgical plants at Kalinganagar (Jajpur), Rourkela and Duburi
• Thermal power plants and coal industries in the Angul-Talcher belt
• Petrochemical, port and downstream industries at Paradip
• Mining and dewatering projects (iron ore, bauxite, coal, chromite)
• Food-processing, commercial complexes, hospitals and townships around Bhubaneswar-Cuttack

Mining & Metals: Heavy Water, Heavy Scrutiny

Odisha's mines dewater to operate, so mining projects need a CGWA NOC regardless of the water volume, with a dewatering estimate and aquifer-impact assessment. Its metals and power plants are highly water-intensive, so CGWA emphasises demand justification, water recycling and source mix. Coastal Odisha's alluvium yields well, but interior mineral belts sit on hard rock and laterite, where a resistivity survey and careful safe-yield estimate matter.

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How to Apply for a CGWA NOC in Odisha — Step by Step

Step 1 — Register on Bhu-Neer

Create your entity account at cgwa-bhuneer.mowr.gov.in with PAN, GST/CIN and authorised-signatory details.

Step 2 — Hydrogeological Report with Resistivity Survey

Engage a CGWA-accredited professional; for mines, include dewatering estimates, water balance and impact assessment.

Step 3 — Compile Documents and Fill the Form

Select the category (Industry / Infrastructure / Mining), enter demand or dewatering rate, and attach KYC, land/lease, OSPCB consent and technical documents.

Step 4 — Pay and Submit

Pay the ₹10,000 processing fee and submit for CGWA scrutiny.

Step 5 — Clear Queries and Download the NOC

Respond to portal queries or site inspection; on approval, download the Permission Letter with conditions.

Documents Required

• PAN, GST, incorporation and authorisation letter
• Land ownership / lease (or mining lease) and site plan with coordinates
• Hydrogeological report (with resistivity survey) by a CGWA-accredited professional
• For mines: dewatering estimate, water-balance and impact assessment
• NABL water-quality report and demand justification
• Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) consent — CTE / CTO
• Recharge / rainwater-harvesting and recycling plan; Environmental Clearance where applicable

Fees, Validity & Compliance

Central fees apply: ₹10,000 fresh, ₹5,000 renewal, ₹10,000 revival, plus annual abstraction charges by category and volume. Validity is typically 2 years in stressed units and up to 5 years in Safe/Semi-Critical units. Compliance includes digital flow meters, telemetry for larger draws and mines, level monitoring, recharge/recycling and an annual report on Bhu-Neer.

Odisha and the National System

Odisha follows the mechanics in our Bhu-Neer step-by-step guide and complete CGWA NOC guide. Compare with fellow mineral CGWA states Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Odisha under CGWA or a state authority?

Odisha is a CGWA-regulated state. Groundwater NOCs are issued by the Central Ground Water Authority through the Bhu-Neer portal.

2. Do mining projects in Odisha need a CGWA NOC?

Yes. Mining and dewatering projects require a CGWA NOC regardless of the volume of groundwater, with a dewatering and impact assessment.

3. Which portal is used for a groundwater NOC in Odisha?

The national Bhu-Neer portal at cgwa-bhuneer.mowr.gov.in.

4. Do aluminium and steel plants in Angul and Jajpur need a CGWA NOC?

Yes. Aluminium, steel and power plants drawing groundwater in Angul, Jharsuguda, Kalinganagar and Rourkela must obtain a CGWA NOC on Bhu-Neer.

5. How long does a CGWA NOC take in Odisha?

Typically 45 to 90 days for a complete application, and longer for large metals, power or mining projects requiring additional scrutiny.

Need a CGWA NOC in Odisha?

Bhoojal Survey prepares hydrogeological and mine-dewatering assessments and manages full Bhu-Neer submissions for metals, power and mining projects across Angul, Jharsuguda, Jajpur, Rourkela and Paradip. Call +91-9691858058 or request a free eligibility check.