India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The key laws enacted for environmental protection other than that dealing with Forest, Wildlife and Biodiversity in the country are as follows:
(i) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024
(ii) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
(iii) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and,
(iv) The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act 2021.
To strengthen the implementation of environmental protection laws and cleanliness regulations in the country, different rules and regulations are notified under the above said laws and vari...