Control of Pollution Scheme

 

The Department-related Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has expressed concerns over insufficient expenditure under the Control of Pollution Scheme in the financial year 2024-25, highlighting the need for better fund utilization to tackle pollution effectively.

 

About the Control of Pollution Scheme
 

Administrative Authority
 

• The scheme is implemented by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

Scheme Type

• It is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is fully funded by the Government of India.

Year of Launch

• The scheme has been operational since 2018 to address pollution-related issues across India.

Objectives

The primary goal of the Control of Pollution Scheme is to:

1. Monitor air quality nationwide and implement necessary pollution control measures.
2. Assess and regulate water quality to prevent contamination.
3. Track noise pollution levels and take appropriate mitigation actions.
    

Key Components
 

1. Support for Pollution Control Bodies
   • Provides financial assistance to weaker State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), Pollution Control Committees (PCCs), and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for effective pollution control initiatives.
2. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
   • A key component aimed at reducing air pollution levels in major cities by adopting targeted interventions.
3. Environmental Monitoring Network Programme
   • Focuses on real-time monitoring of environmental parameters, including air, water, and noise pollution.
4. Research and Outreach Programmes
   • Encourages scientific research on pollution control and public awareness campaigns to promote environmental conservation.