Question

What are the functions of central and state pollution control boards for prevention and control of water pollution?

Answer 1

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under theMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It Co-ordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and also resolves disputes among them. It is the apex organisation in country in the field of pollution control, as a technical wing of MoEF.[4][5] The board is led by its chairman, who is nominated by the Central Government.[6] The current acting chairman is Shri S.P. Singh Parihar IAS.