The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries. These guidelines were issued on March 6, 2024. Across the manufacturing landscape of India, steam boilers play a pivotal role in powering various industrial activities. With an estimated four million steam boilers installed nationwide, catering to a spectrum of production needs, these units are integral to the manufacturing sector’s operations. However, industrial steam boilers are also significant contributors to air pollution. Particularly in the case of Small Scale Industries (SSIs), the prevalence of numerous small boilers poses a challenge for regulatory enforcement and maintaining ambient air quality standards.