Objectives of the Environment Protection Act, 1986
The implementation of this act aims to improve the quality of the environment by assessing the pollution level through the analysis of air, water, and soil of any place using suitable testing procedures. The law suggests the formation of a regulatory body that would specify norms and standards for the release of pollutants by industries. The law empowers government authorities to inspect the operations and ensure that the industries operate in compliance with regulatory requirements. The government can also impose restrictions or take legal actions if the emission or discharge of pollutants crosses the specified limits. The act recommends organizing nationwide awareness programs to involve more people to contribute to the protection of the environment.
Environment Protection Act 1986
The Environment Protection Act was introduced in India in 1986 to address the growing impact of pollution on the environment, health, society, and economy. The objective was to create a framework and legal safeguard to control the level of pollution affecting the environment that also slows down economic progress by damaging crops and biodiversity. There is a need to implement action plans to reduce the impact of pollution on the social and community level by controlling waste generation. The government also has the responsibility to take care of region-specific environmental issues that generate frequent health problems The act defines different standards and guidelines to control the adverse impact of pollution on the environment.
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