- Why it matters
- NABH, CGHS, ECHS and PMJAY inspectors all verify statutory licences
- Who issues them
- A mix of state departments, pollution control boards, fire services and central regulators
- What we do first
- A licence audit against the services you actually provide
- Renewals
- We track expiry dates so nothing lapses before an assessment
What we handle
- Clinical establishment registrationClinical establishment registration under CEA 2010 or your state's law: which applies, provisional vs permanent registration, penalties, documents.
- AERB licence (X-ray, CT, dental X-ray)AERB approvals for X-ray, dental X-ray, CT and interventional radiology via eLORA: registration vs licence, steps and what NABH checks.
- Biomedical waste authorisationBiomedical waste authorisation under the BMW Rules 2016: colour coding, CBWTF agreements, the 30 June annual report and what NABH checks.
- Fire NOC & fire safetyFire NOC for hospitals, nursing homes and clinics: who issues it, what fire services inspect, NBC Part 4, drills and what NABH checks.
- PC-PNDT registrationPC-PNDT registration for ultrasound and imaging centres: who must register, Form F records, penalties under Section 23 and inspection readiness.
- Drug licence (hospital pharmacy)Hospital pharmacy drug licences: Form 19 application, Form 20/21 retail and 20B/21B wholesale licences, minimum area, pharmacist and storage.
- FSSAI (hospital kitchen & canteen)FSSAI registration or licence for hospital kitchens and canteens: turnover thresholds, FoSCoS portal, validity and food safety checks.
- Blood centre licenceBlood centre licensing under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules: the 2020 amendment, who can apply, staffing, donor criteria and NABH accreditation.
Start with a licence audit
We list every service you provide — OPD, IPD, OT, ICU, X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory, pharmacy, kitchen, ambulance, blood storage — and map each to the approval it legally needs in your state. You get a single register showing what you hold, what is missing, what expires soon and who issues each one. That register becomes part of your NABH documentation.
What we handle
The pages below explain each licence: who issues it, what it requires and the mistakes that delay it.
Frequently asked questions
Which licences does a hospital need in India?
It depends on the state and on the services offered, but most hospitals need clinical establishment registration under the state's law, a fire NOC, biomedical waste authorisation from the State Pollution Control Board, pollution control consents, AERB registration or licence for X-ray and CT, PC-PNDT registration for ultrasound, a drug licence for the pharmacy, FSSAI registration for the kitchen or canteen, and a blood centre licence if blood is collected or stored.
Will NABH check our licences?
Yes. NABH assessors verify statutory compliance, and applicants commit to meeting all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Missing or expired licences are one of the commonest reasons we see applications delayed.
Official sources
Fees and rules change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply.
Get a free gap assessment for your facility
Tell us your facility type, bed or chair count and city. Dr. Ashutosh Sharma will tell you which NABH programme fits, what it will cost and how long it will realistically take — before you commit to anything.
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