Which Act deals with environmental protection?
The Act that deals with environmental protection in India is the:
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
This Act was enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) and serves as an umbrella legislation for:
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Protecting and improving the environment
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Regulating pollution
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Empowering the central government to set environmental standards and issue notifications
It is one of the most comprehensive environmental laws in India.
The Act that deals with environmental protection in India is the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. This Act empowers the Central Government to take all necessary measures to protect and improve the quality of the environment and to prevent, control, and abate environmental pollution. It provides a comprehensive framework covering air, water, soil pollution, noise pollution, and hazardous substances management. The Act also includes provisions for setting standards, enforcement powers, penalties, and rules to regulate environmental protection efforts across the country.
