karnataka pollution control board
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is a statutory regulatory body established by the Government of Karnataka on September 21, 1974, to protect the environment and enforce pollution laws across the state of Karnataka. Originally created under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, its role expanded in 1985 to enforce the Air Act of 1981, making it the apex state authority managing air, water, and environmental Compliance. ü The KSPCB has an extensive network of regional offices across Karnataka to monitor pollution levels and implement environmental laws effectively, supporting sustainable development and public health protection in the State. ü KSPCB is responsible for issuing the mandatory Consent for Establishment (CFE) before a project begins construction and the Consent for Operation (CFO) before a unit starts production. These consents are categorized (Red, Orange, Green) based on the industry's pollution potential. It has...