Functions

Functions of Central Pollution Control Board :

  • Advise the Central Government on matters relating to pollution.
  • Coordinate the activities of the State Boards.
  • Provide Technical assistance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigations and research relating to control of pollution.
  • Plan and organize training of personnel.
  • Collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data, prepare manuals and code of conduct.
  • To lay down standards.
  • To plan nation wide programme for pollution control.

Functions of the State Pollution Control Boards:

  • To advise the State Government on matter relating to pollution and on siting of industries.
  • To plan programme for pollution control.
  • To collect and disseminate information.
  • To carry out inspection.
  • To make straight standars for effluent emission, if required.
  • To issue consent to industries and other activities for compliance of prescribed emission and effluent standards.