The Government of Gujarat constituted the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) on 15 October 1974 with a view to protect the environment, prevent and control the pollution of water in the State of Gujarat, that occupies a prominent niche in progressive and industrial development of the country. The Board has been over the years entrusted with the Central Acts and relevant Rules for pollution control as notified thereof from time to time.
| ગુજરાત પ્રદૂષણ નિયંત્રણ બોર્ડ | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 15 October 1974 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Gujarat |
| Headquarters | Gujarat Pollution Control Board Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector-10A, Gandhinagar-382010. |
| Agency executive |
|
| Website | https://gpcb.gujarat.gov.in/webcontroller/page/head-office |
GPCB has its Head Office in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and 27 Regional Offices in Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Godhra, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara and Vapi.[1]
See also
edit- Ramesh Sumant Mehta
- Awaaz Foundation Non-governmental organization in Mumbai India, works towards preserving and enhancing environment and for other socially oriented causes.
External links
edit- Gujarat Pollution Control Board
- Central Pollution Control Board
- Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India
- Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat
 | This article about government in India is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about an environmental agency is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- ^ "About GPCB", Gujarat Pollution Control Board