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Q5 (UPPCS/2022) Environment & Ecology › Environment Laws, Policies & Institutions (India)

When the Environment (Protection) Act for the protection and preservation of environment was passed by the Government of India ?

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The Environment (Protection) Act (EPA) was enacted by the Government of India in 1986. It was passed under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the Parliament to enact laws for implementing international agreements, specifically the decisions made at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972.

  • The Act was a direct response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984, highlighting the need for comprehensive environmental legislation.
  • It serves as "umbrella legislation," providing a framework for coordinating the activities of various central and state authorities.
  • Other notable acts include the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

The EPA came into force on November 19, 1986.

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