Implementation of Environmental Laws
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control
Boards (SPCBs) are implementing the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 which also covers restoration of water quality of
the rivers. The approaches adopted for river cleaning program are based
on interception, diversion and treatment of sewage. Recently basin-wise
approach for river cleaning has been adopted, which inter-alia includes
adopting in-situ sewage treatment systems and devising new standards for
sewage treatment plants. CPCB has issued directions for implementation
of specific action plans with respect to sugar, textiles, distilleries,
pulp & paper and tanneries in Ganga basin.
Besides, water polluting industries have been directed to install twenty
four hours online effluent monitoring devices to improve monitoring
mechanism. The concept of environmental flow is followed for sustenance
of aquatic life and the needs of users at downstream.
Based on this, the Expert Appraisal Committee at the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change considers for site specific study
for establishing proper environmental flow to be maintained during
monsoon, non-monsoon and lean months. The SPCBs have been asked to
prepare restoration plans for identified polluted river stretches. CPCB
has also directed the municipal bodies for setting up of sewage
treatment plants to prevent pollution of rivers due to disposal of
untreated sewage into the rivers.
This information was given by Minister of State (Independent Charge) of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Anil Madhav Dave, in a
written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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