What are Pollution Control Boards?

They are government organizations engaged in addressing environmental concerns like Air Pollution and Water Pollution

 

Who sets up Pollution Control Boards?

They are set up by Central Govt as well as State Government

First Central Govt set up Central Pollution Control Board in 1974

Then state governments also set up their own pollution control boards

 

 

What are the activities of Pollution Control Board?

Investigate Cases of Air/Water pollution

Lay down Standards for Sewage/Smoke Emissions

Provide Technical Assistance to Govt

Organize Awareness to public for Different Types of pollution

Inspect Air Quality in Industries

Monitor quality of Water and Air

 

Other Questions

Question 1

State the functions of the pollution control board

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