The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) is a statutory authority tasked with enforcing environmental laws and regulating pollution control measures within the state of Telangana, India. It operates under the administrative control of the state's Department of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology (EFS&T). Politically, the agency falls under the purview of the State Cabinet Minister for Forest and Environment, Konda Surekha. Structurally, the sitting Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the board.
History TGPCB was established under Section 4 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under Section 5 of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, on 07-07-2014.
Responsibilities The Board has the responsibility of implementing a series of Environmental Acts and Rules:Responsibilities Water Act Air Act Environment Protection Act Hazardous Waste Rules Bio Medical Waste Rules Municipal Solid Waste Rules Plastic Manufacture, Sale and Usage Rules E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.
Functions Some of the functions of Telangana Pollution Board are :Functions To encourage, conduct and participate in investigations and research relating to problems of water pollution and prevention, control or abatement of water pollution Lay down, modify or annul effluent standards for the sewage and trade effluents and for the quality of receiving waters resulting from the discharge of effluents and to classify waters of the State To advise the State Government with respect to the location of any industry the carrying on of which is likely to pollute a stream To evolve methods of utilisation of sewage and suitable trade effluents in agriculture
See also Awaaz Foundation
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