Haryana State Pollution Control Board Explained

Agency Name:Haryana State Pollution Control Board
Nativename:HSPCB
Formed:1976
Chief1 Name:Sri K.K Khandelwal,[1] IAS
Chief1 Position:Chairperson
Website:https://hspcb.gov.in/

Haryana State Pollution Control Board was formed as statutory organisation by Government of Haryana in the year 1974 to preserve the wholesomeness of water and prevent water pollution after Government of India legislation of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The board was given additional responsibility to prevent Air Pollution from the year 1981 with the enactment of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and in general for implementation of Environment laws and rules.

History

Haryana State Pollution Control Board was formed in year 1974 to preserve and maintain the wholesomeness of water with the passing of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and additionally air quality under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.[2]

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  1. Web site: Haryana State Pollution Control Board . 23 October 2021 . 24 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324101657/https://hspcb.gov.in/ . dead .
  2. News: Centre revisits 2014 panel's proposal on new umbrella green law; what you need to know . 23 October 2021 . firstpost.com . 20 October 2021.