The Environment Protection Act (EPA) is a legislation passed by the Indian government in 1986 to protect and improve the environment and prevent hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property.
The key objectives of the EPA are to:
Protect and improve the quality of the environment
Prevent and control environmental pollution
Protect public health and the well-being of humans and other living creatures
Conserve natural resources and biodiversity
Ensure sustainable development
The Act provides for the establishment of authorities to prevent and control pollution, including the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards. These bodies are responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act, monitoring and regulating industries and other activities that may cause pollution, and taking action against offenders.
The EPA also provides for penalties and punishments for violations of its provisions, including fines and imprisonment. The Act has been amended several times since its inception to keep up with changing environmental challenges and to strengthen its provisions.
Overall, the EPA is an important piece of legislation in India's efforts to protect its environment and ensure sustainable development.
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