Excessive rise in population, rampant industrialization and rapid growth in industrial sectors has led to a great deterioration of Indian environment. However, Environmental management is now accepted as a major guiding factor for National Development in India. Over the last few decades there has been a progressive & strengthening of official involvement in environmental management with increased scientific technical, administrative and legislative back up at the central and state levels.
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Environmental Laws
Following is a list of major Environmental Acts and Rules applicable in India.
- The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (as amended upto 1998).
- The Water (Prevention &control of Pollution) cess Act, 1977 (as amended by Amendment Act 1991).
- The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1981 as amended by Amendment Act 1986
- The Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
- Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 1989.
- The Public Liability Insurance Act 1991.
- Environment Protection Amendment Rule 1983.
- Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (Amendment) Rules 1984.
- The Factories Act 1984.
- The Forest Conservation Act 1980.
- The Notification on Environment Impact Assessment 1994.
- Wild Life Protection Act, 1972
Besides this there are a large number of RULES and AMENDEMENTS and a plethora of STATE LAWS. Only Major acts are briefly discussed here.