Question
Download Solution PDFThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) statutory organisation was constituted in ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1974.
Key Points
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- The CPCB serves as a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- It is responsible for promoting cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the states by prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution.
- It also aims to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control, or abate air pollution in the country.
- The CPCB plays a crucial role in advising the Central Government on matters concerning the improvement of air and water quality and pollution control.
Additional Information
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- This act was enacted to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water.
- The act led to the establishment of the Central and State Pollution Control Boards.
- These boards are tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Act and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- This act was enacted to provide for the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution.
- The CPCB and State Pollution Control Boards are responsible for implementing this act.
- It aims to improve air quality in India by controlling emissions from industries and other sources.
- Environmental Protection Act, 1986
- This is an umbrella legislation that provides a framework for the coordination of central and state authorities established under the Water and Air Acts.
- It aims to protect and improve the environment and prevent hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants, and property.
- National Air Quality Index (AQI)
- The AQI was launched in 2014 by the CPCB to disseminate information on air quality in real-time.
- It measures eight pollutants: PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb.
- The AQI categorizes air quality into six categories: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe.
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