Question

How was environment treated earlier?What was been the change in perception.

Answer 1

• The environment in earlier days was treated as a 'free entity'.

• Industries polluted the air and water without any restrictions.

• No precaution was taken to keep the environment clean.

• The government paid no attention to safeguard the environment.

However, with times, the perception has changed for good. The Indian government introduced new laws to protect the environment. The government also holds the polluter responsible for damaging the environment. Several judgements have upheld the right that a healthy environment is intrinsic to the Fundamental Right to Life

Answer 2

1. Till 1984 there were few environment laws in india and there was hardly and enforcement of these law.

2. Any industry or individual use to pollute air and water without any discription.

3. After bhopal gas tradegy the govt. Introduced new laws for environment conversation.

4. Hence forth the polluters were to be held responsible for the damage done to the environment.

5. The govt. Is now responsible for setting up law to check pollution and introduce find for the pollution.