Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board
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Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board is an organization of Government of Andhra Pradesh
.
It was established on January 24, 1976 to control Water pollution
in Andhra Pradesh
. The additional responsibility to control Air pollution
was given in 1981.
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh is the government for the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India.It is an elected government with 294 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Executive:...
.
It was established on January 24, 1976 to control Water pollution
Water pollution
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies . Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds....
in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. The additional responsibility to control Air pollution
Air pollution
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere....
was given in 1981.
See also
- Awaaz FoundationAwaaz FoundationAwaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the environment and prevent environmental pollution. It has impacted many important decisions by the government...
Non-governmental organization in India, works towards preserving and enhancing environment and for other socially oriented causes.