India, Sept. 23 -- Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) should be the umbrella organisation for capacity building in environmental matters of the country, and become a mentor to ensure compliance with regulations.

Addressing an event in New Delhi on the occasion of 51st Foundation Day of CPCB, Yadav stressed that the control board will play an important role in achieving "Make in India" in manufacturing. He added that there is a need to evolve environmental norms so economy and ecology go hand-in-hand.

The Minister said that rules and regulations would not be effective unless there's a behavioural change, as he mentioned recent government reforms such as the Jan Vishwa...