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Environmental Law in India
INDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
India’s rich biodiversity, huge terrain, and quickly developing economy provide considerable environmental issues. The Indian Environmental Law offers a strong framework for controlling human activity and safeguarding the environment from pollution, deforestation, and depletion of natural resources.
The India Environmental Law involves a wide range of regulations, from pollution control and biodiversity conservation to forest protection, all designed to preserve the nation’s natural heritage for future generations.
The purpose of this blog is to discuss the key provisions of Indian Environmental Law , including the various acts and policies that have been adopted to fight environmental degradation and promote sustainable practices.
Key Environmental Laws in India
The India Environmental Law is a set of regulations that protect the country’s natural resources, ecological balance, and environment. These laws include acts, rules, and policies.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
This act is enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
This act is enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
This act prohibits the entry of polluting materials into water sources
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
This act protects forests
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
This act protects biodiversity
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
This act protects biodiversity
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
This act has jurisdiction over environmental cases
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
This act requires the user agency to pay for planting forests when forest land is diverted for other purposes
Other Indian Environmental Law
National Forest Policy, 1988
Forest Rights Act, 2006
Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications (CRZ Notifications)
Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 and 2017
Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000
Conclusion
To preserve the nation’s natural resources and guarantee the sustainability of its ecosystems, the India Environmental Law is essential. The Environmental Law in India highlights its commitment to addressing serious environmental concerns and encouraging responsible growth.
Securing a sustainable future will depend on how well these rules are enforced as they adapt to address new concerns like biodiversity loss and climate change. India can continue to preserve its natural heritage and ecosystem for future generations by implementing stricter laws and encouraging ethical behaviour.