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Write down the functions of Pollution Control Board.

Solution

Functions of Pollution Control Boards: 1. The boards investigate, collect and disseminate information relating to water, air and land pollution.

2. They lay down standards for sewage/trade effluent and emissions.

3. They provide technical assistance to governments in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution and improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.

4. They also carry out and spouser investigation and research relating to problems of water and air pollution and for their prevention, control and abatement.

5. They also organise through mass media a comprehensive mass awareness programme for the same.

6. They prepare manuals, codes and guidelines relating to treatment and disposal of sewage and trade effluents.

7. They assess the air quality through regulation of industries.

8. They collect, collate and disseminate technical and statistical data relating to water pollution.

9. They monitor the quality of water in 125 rivers (including the tributaries, wells, lakes, ponds, tanks, drains and canals).

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