Course- ENVIRONMENTAL

STUDIES
Course Code – 22447

5. Social issues and Environmental

Education

Unit Outcome- UO 5a, 5b and 5c

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 Concept Map

Fundamental
Duties

Role of Environment Responsibilites of

NGOs Protection States

Regulatory Legislation
Bodies

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 Fundamental Duties

► 5a. Understanding Fundamental Duties of

Citizens towards Environmental Protection
Fundamental Duties
Article 51-A (g) says that “It shall be duty of every
citizen of India to protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild
life and to have compassion for living creatures.” The
Directive principles under the Indian constitution

Remember – We must be aware about our

Fundamental duties equally as we are about our
Fundamental Rights !

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 State’s Responsibility
► 5a. Understanding Fundamental Duties of
Citizens towards Environmental Protection.
Article 48 A in The Constitution Of India.
Protection and improvement of environment and
safeguarding of forests and wildlife.
The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the
environment and to safeguard the forests and
wildlife of the country.
Article 48A was added by the Constitution vide 42nd
Amendment in1976.
To enable effective steps being taken for the purpose by both
Centre and State Governments, 'Wildlife' and 'forests' have now
been placed in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule.

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Environmental Protection and Prevention Acts
 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

This is an umbrella and a wider general legislation in India

to protect our environment.
 Other Rules and Acts of Environmental Protection
 Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
 Recycled Plastics, Plastics Manufacture and Usage Rules,
1999
 Batteries
Biological(Management
Diversity Act,and Handling) Rules, 2001
2002
 Hazardous Wastes (Management and
Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003
 National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
 Construction and Demolition Waste
Management Rules, 2016
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Environmental Protection and Prevention Acts

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Environmental Protection and Prevention Acts

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CPCB and MPCB Norms and Responsibilities
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):
 A statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate
Change(Mo.E.F.C.) established in 1974.
 Apex organisation in India for pollution control as a technical wing of MoEFC.
 Co-ordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) by
providing technical assistance and guidance and also resolves disputes among
them.
 CPCB along with SPCBs are responsible for implementation of legislation relating
to prevention and control of environmental pollution.
 Conducts environmental assessments and research.
 Responsible for maintaining national standards under a variety of environmental
laws.
 Advises the Union countries on industrial and other sources of
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water and air pollution.
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CPCB and MPCB Norms and Responsibilities
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB):
 The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (established 7
September 1970) is celebrating its golden jubilee in 2020 year.
 It implements a range of environmental legislation in the state
of Maharashtra.
 The MPCB functions under the administrative control of
Environment Department of the Government of Maharashtra.
Important responsibilities of MPCB:
 To plan comprehensive program for the prevention, control or
dropping off pollution and secure executions.
 To collect and disseminate information relating to pollution and the
prevention, control or dropping off pollution.
Contd…….
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CPCB and MPCB Norms and Responsibilities
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB):
Important Responsibilities of MPCB: (contd….)
 To inspect sewage or trade effluent treatment and disposal facilities; and to
review plans, specifications etc. relating to the ETPs/ STPs, disposal systems
as per the consent granted.
 To inspect air pollution control systems and to review plans, specifications
etc. relating to the air pollution control systems in connection with the
consent granted.
 Supporting and encouraging the developments in the fields of pollution
control, waste recycle reuse, eco-friendly practices etc.
 Creation of public awareness and attending the public complaints regarding
pollution.

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Role of NGOs
NGOs in Environmental Protection:
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) :
 Any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ groups which is organized on a local,
national or international level.
 A term referring collectively to pressure and research groups, advisory
agencies, political parties, professional societies and other groups concerned
about environmental quality, resource use, and many other issues.
 Supposed to be working not for ‘profit’ but for a ‘cause(s)’.
 The NGO’s establish a world wide network interacting with Governments and
Internal intergovernmental organizations in shaping national and international
environmental policies.

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Role of NGOs
Role of NGOs in Environmental Protection:
 Creating awareness among the public on current environmental issues and
solutions.
 Facilitating the participation of various categories of stakeholders in the discussion
on environmental issues.
 Conducting participatory rural appraisal.
 Being involved in the protection of human rights to have a clean environment.
 Protecting the natural resources and entrusting the equitable use of resources.
 Data generation on natural resources, time line history of villages.
 Analysis and monitoring of environmental quality.
 Transferring information through newsletters, brochures, articles, audio visuals,
etc.
 Organizing seminars, lectures and group discussion for promotion of
environmental awareness.
 Helping the villages’ administrative officials in preparation, application and
execution of projects on environmental protection.
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Role of NGOs

Prominent NGOs Operating in India for Environmental

Protection:
 Centre for Environmental Education (CEE)
 Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
 CPR Environmental Education Centre (C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar
Foundation)
 Kalpavriksh
 Narmada Bachao Andalon
 World Wide Fund for Nature

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