Q. Under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which of the following bodies was constituted for regulating and controlling groundwater development and management in India?

[A] Central Water Commission

[B] Central Ground Water Board

[C] Central Ground Water Authority

[D] National Water Development Agency

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation

  • The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers the Central Government to take necessary measures for protecting and improving environmental quality.
  • Using Section 3(3) of the Act, the Government constituted the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in 1997 through a Gazette Notification.
  • Role of CGWA:
    • Regulates and controls groundwater development and management in India.
    • Issues guidelines for extraction of groundwater by industries, infrastructure projects, and domestic users.
    • Has the power to issue directions, regulate drilling, and take punitive actions against illegal extraction.

Source: Environment (Forum Factly)

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