Compliance for School (K-12)
School Compliance & SWM Rules 2026
24 rules typically apply to a school in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.
This is EarthReheal WasteLedger's plain-language interpretation, for informational purposes only — not legal advice. Always confirm against the official rule text and your regulator. Rules shown reflect our current catalog and may not capture every site-specific condition.
Waste Management (12)
Segregation, disposal, EPR, and related waste-stream obligations — including SWM Rules 2026.
SWM Rules 2026
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Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended)
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BMW Rules 2016 (sick room)
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Lab Chemical Safety / HWM Rules
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Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
Schools are expected to provide sanitary napkin disposal/incineration facilities in student toilets under the Swachh Vidyalaya programme; several states have made this mandatory above a minimum student-strength threshold.
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E-Waste Management Rules 2022
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Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
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C&D Waste Rules 2016
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Dry Recyclable Sale to Authorized Buyer
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UCO (Used Cooking Oil) Handover to Authorised RUCO Aggregator
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Periodic E-Waste Handover Log to Authorised Recycler
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Hazardous Waste Management Rules 2016
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General Compliance (12)
Reporting, licensing, and regulatory obligations beyond waste.
FSSAI Act 2006
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Fire Safety / NBC / IS 14435
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Air Act 1981 (DG set)
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Noise Pollution Rules 2000
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CGWA Groundwater Rules
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ODS Rules 2000
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Water Act 1974 / STP Rules
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Petroleum Act 1934 + PESO Rules
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Shops & Establishments Registration
Nearly every commercial or institutional premises operating in India needs Shops & Establishments registration from the state labour department or municipal corporation — this is separate from any sector-specific licence and applies regardless of business type.
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POSH Internal Complaints Committee
Any workplace with 10 or more employees must proactively constitute an Internal Complaints Committee, including an external member, at every branch or office location — waiting until a complaint arises is itself a violation.
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POCSO Child Protection
Every school employing or engaging staff who interact with minors must maintain a documented child protection policy, verified staff records, and periodic awareness training — this is now a recognized precondition for state recognition and board affiliation renewal, not a discretionary best practice.
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School Recognition & Affiliation
A school operating without valid state recognition or lapsed board affiliation cannot legally admit students, conduct board examinations, or issue valid transfer/leaving certificates — and RTE quota non-compliance is separately enforceable against the recognition itself.
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