The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) is the statutory authority in Rajasthan, India, responsible for enforcing environmental laws. Established in 1975 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, it prevents, controls, and abates air and water pollution, and manages hazardous and biomedical waste. [1, 2, 3]
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
- Industrial Compliance: Enforces environmental standards and sustainable industrial practices. [1]
- Permitting: Issues mandatory Consents to Establish (CTE) and Consents to Operate (CTO) for businesses, mining operations, and facilities. [1]
- Monitoring: Conducts air and water quality sampling, environmental audits, and noise pollution control. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Legislation Enforcement: Implements the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, and various waste management rules. [1]