Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board

Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board

UPCB
Agency overview
Formed	2001 (2001)
Jurisdiction	Government of Uttarakhand
Headquarters	Uttarakhand
Agency executive	R. K. Shudhanshu
Website	https://ukpcb.uk.gov.in/

The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UPCB) ^[1] is an autonomous regulatory body in the Uttarakhand, India, responsible for monitoring, controlling, and mitigating environmental pollution in the Uttarakhand region. Working under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Board ensures that industries and organizations follow environmental regulations. Its key responsibilities include granting permits, monitoring air and water quality, controlling industrial emissions, and spreading awareness about environmental conservation in Uttarakhand. ^{[2] [3]}

History

Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board was formed soon after Uttarakhand became a separate state in 2000. Before that, it functioned as a regional office under the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Following the state's administrative reorganization, it became an independent board dedicated to managing Uttarakhand's environmental affairs.

See also

• Central Pollution Control Board

References

1. Forests, India Ministry of Environment and (2012). Annual Report. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.
2. "After protests, Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board orders closure of incinerator in eco-sensitive zone near Gangotri". The Indian Express. 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
3. "Uttarakhand green watchdog operating with 37% staff, RTI reveals". The Times of India. 2025-08-24. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-11-22.