Elaborate the function of Pollution Control Board in India to address the environmental concerns in India.
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- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was set up by the government in 1974, to address two major environmental concerns in India water and air pollution.
- This was followed by the establishment of the state level boards to address the environmental concerns at the state level.
- These boards provide technical assistance to the respective governments in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells by prevention, control and reduction of water pollution, and also to improve the quality of air and prevent air pollution in the country.
- They carry out and sponsor investigation and research about problems of water and air pollution.
- Mass awareness programmes are also organised by them with the help of media.
- These boards collect, collect and disseminate technical and statistical data w.r.t water pollution.
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