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Water pollution is a major environmental issue in India. The largest source of water pollution in India is untreated sewage. [1] Other sources of pollution include agricultural runoff and unregulated small-scale industry. Most rivers, lakes and surface water in India are polluted due to industries, untreated sewage and solid wastes.
Bharatendu Harishchandra (9 September 1850 – 6 January 1885) was an Indian poet, writer, and playwright.He authored several dramas, life sketches, and travel accounts, using new media such as reports, publications, letters to editors of publications, translations, and literary works to shape public opinion.
The water rates for surface water and ground water should be rationalized with due regard to the interests of small and marginal farmers. The policy also deals with participation of farmers and voluntary agencies, water quality, water zoning, conservation of water, flood and drought management, erosion etc. [ 3 ]
Urban water tariffs were highly affordable according to data from the year 2000. A family of five living on the poverty line which uses 20 cubic meter of water per month would spend less than 1.2% of its budget on its water bill if it had a water meter. If it did not have a water meter and was charged a flat rate, it would pay 2.0% of its budget.
Air pollution, poor management of waste, growing water scarcity, falling groundwater tables, water pollution, preservation and quality of forests, biodiversity loss, and land/soil degradation are some of the major environmental issues India faces today. [12] India's population growth adds pressure to environmental issues and its resources.
The Environment Protection Act, 1986. [1] is enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board and the numerous State Pollution Control Boards.The National Green Tribunal established under the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010 [2] has jurisdiction over all environmental cases dealing with a substantial environmental question and acts covered under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution ...
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Environment policies of the Government of India include legislations related to environment.. In the Directive Principles of State Policy, Article 48A says "the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country"; Article 51-A states that "it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural ...