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Advise the Central Government on matters relating to pollution.
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Coordinate the activities of the State Boards.
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Provide Technical assistance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigations and research relating to control of pollution.
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Plan and organize training of personnel.
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Collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data, prepare manuals and code of conduct.
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To lay down standards.
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To plan nation wide programme for pollution control.
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To advise the State Government on matter relating to pollution and on siting of industries.
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To plan programme for pollution control.
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To collect and disseminate information.
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To carry out inspection.
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To make straight standars for effluent emission, if required.
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To issue consent to industries and other activities for compliance of prescribed emission and effluent standards.