SHORT ANSWER:
State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) collaborate with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to implement environmental regulations and monitor pollution levels.
DETAILS:
- SPCBs operate under the guidance of the CPCB to enforce the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- They share data and reports on pollution levels and compliance with environmental standards.
- CPCB provides technical assistance and training to SPCBs for effective pollution control.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with pollution control measures can lead to penalties under relevant environmental laws.
SOURCE:
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981; Central Pollution Control Board.
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