A Pollution Control Board (PCB) is a statutory government authority responsible for preventing, controlling, and monitoring environmental pollution. These boards ensure that industries comply with environmental laws and operate without causing harm to air, water, or land.
In India, pollution control is managed at two levels:
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and formulates national environmental policies, standards, and guidelines.
- State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs): Function at the state or union territory level to implement environmental regulations, grant approvals, inspect industries, and monitor pollution.
States Under Pollution Control Board
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is the statutory authority responsible for monitoring, regulating, and controlling environmental pollution in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. It functions under the administrative control of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and implements various environmental laws and pollution control measures.
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Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for preventing, controlling, and monitoring environmental pollution across the state of Maharashtra. Established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, MPCB functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Government of Maharashtra.
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Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB)
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for preventing, controlling, and monitoring environmental pollution in the State of Haryana. The Board functions under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and other environmental laws enacted by the Government of India.
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Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for preventing, controlling, and monitoring environmental pollution in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, UPPCB also implements the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and other environmental regulations issued by the Central and State Governments.
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Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for preventing, controlling, and monitoring environmental pollution in the State of Gujarat. Established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, GPCB also implements the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and various environmental rules and notifications issued by the Central and State Governments.
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