The Indian government agencies that protect the environment include the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Environment Protection Act, and the Public Liability Insurance Act.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Plans and coordinates environmental and forestry programs
Conserves and surveys India's flora and fauna
Prevents and controls pollution
Manages the Indian Himalayan Environment
Afforests and mitigates land degradation
Administers India's national parks
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The main law that protects and improves the environment in India
Allows the central government to establish authorities to prevent environmental pollution
Allows the central government to control and reduce pollution from all sources
Allows the central government to prohibit or restrict the operation of industrial facilities that are harmful to the environment
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Provides compensation to victims of accidents that happen while handling hazardous substances
Applies to all owners associated with the production or handling of hazardous chemicals
Other initiatives by the government include: National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC), National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, and National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem.
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