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Write a short note on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
What is meant by the Central Pollution Control Board?
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Solution
Established under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in September 1974, the Central Pollution Control Board is a legislative body. It is responsible for organising nationwide pollution control and environmental protection projects. For pollution control in India, it is the apex regulating body.
Some key functions of CPCB are:
- It develops rules and policies for pollution control and applies several laws and regulations concerning environmental protection. Using data on air quality, water quality, etc., it tracks and evaluates environmental quality.
- It establishes norms and rules for emissions, pollutants, etc., in terms of materials.
- Lays policies and instructions for pollution control initiatives.
Overall, CPCB plays an important role in safeguarding the environment and public health and fostering environmental governance in India.
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