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Download Solution PDFInitially, the Central Pollution Control Board was constituted only for the control of:
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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The CPCB also promotes the cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the states by preventing, controlling, and reduction of water pollution
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- The CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Additional Information
- Water Quality Monitoring is an important part of Water quality management.
- The parliament of India in its wisdom enacted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 with a view to maintaining and restoring the wholesomeness of our water bodies
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