Kerala State Pollution Control Board

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Kerala State Pollution Control Board
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Agency overview
Formed12 September 1974
Jurisdiction Government of Kerala
Headquarters Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
Flag of India.svg  India
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Dr. K.P Sudheer, Chairman
  • Dr.Sheela A.M, Member Secretary
Parent agency Government of Kerala
Website https://kspcb.kerala.gov.in

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board is a body of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the State of Kerala, India. The board is charged with enforcing laws related to environmental protection. The Pollution Control Board has been established as a regulatory authority for implementing various pollution control laws. The board is committed to provide pollution free environment to the people of state. The Board has undertaken various studies of underground water, solid and air to take remedial steps to control pollution.

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