Government Authorities and Their Roles
Environmental management in India involves various levels of government authorities responsible for water supply, sewerage disposal, solid waste management, and pollution control. This chapter outlines the roles of central, state, and local bodies, highlighting their specific mandates and collaborative efforts. National missions further strengthen the framework for ensuring effective environmental governance and resource management.
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- Environmental management responsibilities in India are distributed among central, state, and local authorities.
- Key ministries and agencies play crucial roles in water supply, sanitation, and waste management.
- Collaboration between different levels of government is essential for effective environmental policies and programs.
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- -- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- The central body overseeing water resource management, drinking water supply, and sanitation schemes at the national level.
- -- Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
- National regulations established by the Ministry of Environment to manage waste collection, treatment, and disposal effectively.
- -- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- The apex technical body responsible for regulating and monitoring pollution in air and water under the Ministry of Environment.
- -- Swachh Bharat Mission
- A national campaign aimed at improving urban sanitation and solid waste management across India.
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