IGNOU BEVAE 181 2025 - Describe the role of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as an inst

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Describe the role of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as an institution for monitoring the pollution levels of environment.

06 Sep 2025

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Word Count : 296

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and later entrusted with powers under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It serves as the principal institution at the national level for regulating and monitoring environmental pollution. Its primary responsibility is to promote cleanliness of streams, wells, and ambient air by controlling and abating pollution. One of the most important roles of the CPCB is to monitor and assess the quality of air and water across the country through the National Air Quality Monitoring

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