Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is EPCA?
A
EPCA is a Supreme Court mandated body tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region.
It was notified in 1998 by Environment Ministry under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2
Q
What is the full form of EPCA?
A
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority
3
Q
What is the function of EPCA?
A
To protect and improve quality of environment and prevent and control environmental pollution in National Capital Region.
To enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.
