National Measures to Control Water Pollution

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974

  • The prime object of this Act is to provide for the prevention of water pollution and cater to the maintenance of the water bodies and carry out activities to promote restoration of water.
  • The Act provides for maintenance and restoration of quality of all types of surface and groundwater.

Salient Features

  • It provides for the establishment of Central and State Boards for pollution control.
  • The Central and State Pollution Control Boards are given comprehensive powers to advise, coordinate, and provide technical assistance for the prevention and control of water pollution.
  • The Act prohibits disposal ....
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