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MPCB is a critical environmental regulatory authority in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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What is the full form of CPCB?

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CPCB = Central Pollution Control Board โ€” the apex body for pollution regulation in India.

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Key Facts

The national-level equivalent of MPCB is the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), which operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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MPCB = Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

It is the statutory authority established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Key Functions

  • Issues consent certificates (NOC) to industries before they start operations.
  • Monitors air and water quality across Maharashtra.
  • Takes legal action against polluting industries and factories.
  • Manages effluent treatment standards for industrial discharge.

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What is the full form of CPCB?+

CPCB = Central Pollution Control Board โ€” the apex body for pollution regulation in India.

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