Telangana Pollution Control Board
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| Formed | 7 July 2014 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Telangana |
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Parent agency | Department of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology (EFS&T), Government of Telangana |
| Website | tspcb |
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.[1] It operates under the administrative control of the state's Department of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology (EFS&T).[2] Politically, the agency falls under the purview of the State Cabinet Minister for Forest and Environment, Konda Surekha.[3] Structurally, the sitting Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the board.[4]
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:[5]
- 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 :[6]
- To encourage, conduct and participate in investigations and research relating to problems of water pollution and prevention, control or abatement of water pollution[7]
- 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[8]
- 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
References
- ↑ "Telangana Pollution Control Board orders closure of concrete plant in Kollur". The New Indian Express. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "TGPCB Board Constitution". tgpcb.cgg.gov.in. Telangana Pollution Control Board. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "Contact Us - Minister Information". tgpcb.cgg.gov.in. Telangana Pollution Control Board. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "Telangana PCB constituted". The Hindu. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Responsibilities
- ↑ Functions
- ↑ "Effluent treatment plant to be closed in Balotra for polluting Luni river". The Times of India. 1 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ↑ India, The Hans (14 July 2015). "PCB to monitor water quality in river on day-to-day basis". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
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