Ambient Air Quality Standards in India
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was enacted by the Central Government with the objective of arresting the deterioration of air quality. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 describes the main functions of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as follows:
- To advise the Central Government on any matter concerning the improvement of the quality the air and the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution.
- To plan and cause to be executed a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution.
- To provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Pollution Control Board.
- To ....
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