Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board

The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board is a statutory body to monitor, control and prevent pollution in the state of Jharkhand. It operates under the Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand.
JSPCB also issues No Objection Certificates to industries and businesses that comply with environmental regulations and has the authority to penalise those found violating pollution control norms.

History

JSPCB was established in the year 2001 under the Water 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.