Introduction
The Pollution Control Board (PCB) is a statutory body responsible for the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution in India. There are two types of PCBs :
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) (constituted in 1974 ) : The CPCB is a national-level body that advises the Central Government on environmental matters and monitors and enforces environmental regulations.
- State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) : There are SPCBs in each state of India that are responsible for implementing the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in their respective states.
- UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) : Constituted on February 3, 1975.
Function
Functions of the Central Pollution Control Board
- Advise the Central Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of water and air pollution and improvement of the quality of air.
- Plan and cause to be executed a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution;
- Co-ordinate the activities of the State Board and resolve disputes among them;
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to problems of water and air pollution, and for
- their prevention, control or abatement; Plan and organise training of persons engaged in programme on the prevention.
- control or abatement of water and air pollution;
- Organise through mass media, a comprehensive mass awareness programme on the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution;
- Collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data relating to water and air pollution and the measures devised for their effective prevention-control or abatement;
- Prepare manuals, codes and guidelines relating to treatment and disposal of sewage and trade effluents as well as for stack gas cleaning devices, stacks and ducts;
- Disseminate information in respect of matters relating to water and air pollution and their prevention and control;
- Lay down, modify or annul, in consultation with the State Governments concerned, the standards for stream or well, and lay down standards for the quality of air; and
- Perform such other function as may be prescribed by the Government of india
Functions of UPPCB
The following are the major functions being carried out by the U.P. Pollution Control Board in exercise of the duties conferred on it under the Water Act, 1974; Water cess Act, 1977; Air Act, 1981; and Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Issue of No Objection Certificates from the environmental pollution point of view including adequacy of the site from the environmental angle.
- Issue of Consent under provisions of section 25/26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- Issue of Consent under provisions of section-21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Assessment and collection of Water Cess, under provision of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977.
- Identification and assessment of industrial and municipal pollution sources and control thereof.
- Assessment of ambient air quality.
- Assessment of quality of inland surface waters.
- Mass awareness programmes.
- Notification of effluent and emission standards.
- Development of Pollution Control technologies.
- Instituting legal action against defaulters.
- Issue of Authorisation under the Hazardous Waste Management Rule, 1989.
- Identification of isolated storages, onsite crisis management plans etc. under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989.
- Implementation of Biomedical Waste Rules, 1998.
Conclusion
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Summary The Pollution Control Board (PCB) system in India consists of
Established to combat pollution, the CPCB advises the Central Government, coordinates state boards, conducts research, and sets standards. Similarly, the UPPCB executes functions related to environmental protection, including issuing permits, assessing water and air quality, collecting water cess, and raising awareness. |