Functions of Central Pollution Control Board :

• Advise the Central Government on matters relating to pollution.
• Coordinate the activities of the State Boards.
• Provide Technical assistance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigations and research relating to control of pollution.
• Plan and organize training of personnel.
• Collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data, prepare manuals and code of conduct.
• To lay down standards.
• To plan nation wide programme for pollution control.

Functions of the State Pollution Control Boards:

• To advise the State Government on matter relating to pollution and on siting of industries.
• To plan programme for pollution control.
• To collect and disseminate information.
• To carry our inspection.
• To lay down effluent and emission standards.
• To issue consent to industries and other activities for compliance of prescribed emission and effluent standards.

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