The conditions under which houseboats will be accorded Green Palm Certificate are given below
Alternate arrangements should be made to discharge solid wastes and sewage by providing scientifically designed septic tanks or bio-chemical toilets
Alternate sources of energy for fuel, like solar power, to be used for heating, lighting etc
Arrangement of a system of separating recyclable from non-recyclable garbage. Organising the disposal of non-biodegradable garbage in such a manner so as not to harm the local environment
Use of paper bags, cloth bags and other alternatives instead of polythene bags, wherever possible
Use of recycled paper for stationery and other publicity materials
Use of locally available ethnic materials for construction of houseboats and furniture.
At least 75 % of the workers in a houseboat should be employed from districts of the houseboat's operation
Houseboats using out board engines should acquire a pollution control certificate every three months from a competent authority
