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  • 20 Sep 2024
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Haryana State Pollution Control Board

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Recently, the Chief Secretary of Haryana directed the State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to enhance pollution reporting and interdepartmental coordination.

Key Points

  • Monthly Pollution Reports: The regional officers of Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) have been directed to compile monthly environmental reports for their respective areas.
  • Board's Expanded Role: The HSPCB, originally established to address water pollution, has expanded its scope to tackle a wider range of environmental issues since its inception in 1974.
  • Biomedical Waste Management: The Additional Chief Secretary of Health suggested delegating biomedical waste collection and disposal to multiple agencies, proposing a reduction in their operational area from 75 km for efficiency.
  • Air Quality Monitoring: To combat winter air pollution, particularly in NCR, Haryana has:

Haryana State Pollution Control Board

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)


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