To promote sustainable development.

To prevent and control pollution.

To regulate the use of natural resources.

To enforce environmental laws.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Ministry of Water Resources.

Ministry of Power.

Ministry of Agriculture.

1974

1981

1991

2001

A Chairperson, six ex-officio members, and six non-official members.

A Chairperson, four ex-officio members, and four non-official members.

A Chairperson, eight ex-officio members, and eight non-official members.

A Chairperson, two ex-officio members, and two non-official members.

To advise the Central Government on matters related to pollution control.

To coordinate and supervise the activities of State Pollution Control Boards.

To monitor and enforce environmental laws and regulations.

To conduct research and development on pollution control technologies.

All of the above.

It provides technical assistance to the NGT.

It represents the Central Government in NGT cases.

It implements the orders of the NGT.

All of the above.

To promote sustainable development.

To regulate the use of natural resources.

To enforce environmental laws.

To conduct research on pollution control technologies.

It plays a crucial role in implementing environmental policies and regulations.

It provides technical expertise and guidance to various stakeholders.

It coordinates and collaborates with other environmental agencies.

All of the above.

It represents India in international environmental forums.

It collaborates with international organizations on environmental issues.

It shares best practices and expertise with other countries.

All of the above.

Limited resources and funding.

Lack of coordination among various stakeholders.

Resistance from industries and other polluters.

All of the above.

Strengthening its monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.

Promoting public awareness and participation.

Collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders.

All of the above.

It develops and implements policies and regulations to promote sustainable practices.

It provides technical assistance and guidance to industries and other stakeholders.

It collaborates with other agencies to promote sustainable development initiatives.

All of the above.

It sets air quality standards and monitors air pollution levels.

It enforces regulations to control air pollution from industries and vehicles.

It promotes public awareness and education about air pollution.

All of the above.

Reduction in air pollution levels in major cities.

Improvement in water quality in several rivers and lakes.

Successful implementation of various environmental policies and regulations.

All of the above.

Adopting innovative technologies and approaches to pollution control.

Enhancing collaboration with international organizations and experts.

Empowering local communities to participate in environmental decision-making.

All of the above.