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News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) that only 167 posts out of 2,228 vacancies have been filled so far in 12 states and 2 UTs. Earlier the NGT had ordered to fill vacant posts across pollution control boards in the country by April end.
About Central Pollution Control Board
- It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
- The board was also assigned powers and functions under the the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- The principal functions of the board are:
- Promoting cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
- Improving the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
- It also serves as a field formation, providing technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- The board is headed by a chairperson who is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- It is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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