Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board

Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board

झारखण्ड राज्य प्रदूषण नियंत्रण पर्षद्
Agency overview
Formed	15 December 2001;23 years ago (2001-12-15)
Jurisdiction	Government of Jharkhand
Headquarters	HEC, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India - 834004
Minister responsible	Hemant Soren, Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand
Agency executive	Rajeev Lochan Bakshi, Chairman
Parent agency	Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand
Website	jspcb.org.in

The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) is a statutory body to monitor, control and prevent pollution in the state of Jharkhand. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]} It operates under the Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand. ^[10]

JSPCB also issues No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to industries and businesses that comply with environmental regulations and has the authority to penalise those found violating pollution control norms. ^{[11] [12] [13]}

History

JSPCB was established in the year 2001 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 to oversee environmental protection in the state. It began operations on 15 December 2001 with a chairman, members and a member secretary. The Board implements laws related to water, air and environmental protection and maintains offices and laboratories across Jharkhand to carry out its functions. ^{[14] [3] [15] [16]}

References

1. "Home : Jharkhad State Pollution Control Board , Govt.of Jharkhand". jspcb.org.in. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
2. "Jharkhand: Single-use plastic, thermocol to be banned from July 1". The Times of India. 20 February 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
3. "Plans to monitor noise, air pollution during Diwali". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
4. "JSPCB eyes teak plantation to reduce carbon emission". The Times of India. 25 February 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
5. "Jharkhand Pollution Control Board issues eco-friendly guidelines for Durga Puja organisers". The Times of India. 19 September 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
6. "Eco-friendly lifestyle push: JSPCB and CEED jointly launch campaign on Mission LiFE". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
7. "State pollution board rolls out clean air plans for eight cities". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
8. "Push for medical waste disposal in Jharkhand". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
9. "Jharkhand Pollution Control Board issues eco-friendly guidelines for Durga Puja organisers". The Times of India. 19 September 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
10. "Future Ready Jharkhand A Roadmap For Carbon Budgeting And Neutrality" (PDF). ceedindia.org. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
11. Sirur, Simrin (28 April 2023). "State pollution control boards in Indo-Gangetic Plain earn 'nearly 50% revenue' from NOCs, industry consent". ThePrint. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
12. "BPSCL fined ₹2.05 cr for flouting environment norms". The Times of India. 12 April 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
13. "State pollution board issues notice to three DVC plants". The Times of India. 12 February 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
14. "About Us : Jharkhad State Pollution Control Board , Govt.of Jharkhand". jspcb.org.in. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
15. "Pollution board team inspects BPSCL ash pond". The Times of India. 10 March 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
16. "झारखंड में वायु प्रदूषण में सुधार करने और अपने नागरिकों को स्वच्छ वायु देने के लिए हम प्रतिबद्ध: शशिकर सामंत". punjabkesari. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2025.