Delhi Pollution Control Committee
{{Short description|An autonomous pollution control regulatory body}}
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| nativename = DPCC
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| logo = Delhi Pollution Control Committee 2023.png
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| formed = 1991
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| jurisdiction = Union Government of India
| headquarters = New Delhi
| employees = 125[https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/directory#gsc.tab=0 https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/directory]
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| chief1_name = Ashwani Kumar
| chief1_position = Chairperson
| chief2_name = K.S Jayachandran
| chief2_position = Member-Secretary
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| website = [https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/ www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in]
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The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is an autonomous regulatory body in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, responsible for monitoring, controlling, and mitigating environmental pollution in the NCR region.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-07 |title=Delhi Air Pollution: Here are the apps, websites to use to track the daily AQI |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/delhi-air-pollution-north-india-air-pollution-aqi-best-tracking-apps-websites-8253924/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} It was established under the provisions of the Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974,https://lddashboard.legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1974-6.pdf and Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981, to regulate and safeguarding the environment and public health in Delhi.{{Cite news |last=Babu |first=Nikhil M. |date=2023-04-02 |title=Over ₹6,800 crore spent in 5 years on cleaning Yamuna |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/over-6800-crore-spent-in-5-years-on-cleaning-yamuna/article66692782.ece |access-date=2023-10-04 |issn=0971-751X}}
History
Delhi Pollution Control Committee was established in 1991 by central government and works with Central Pollution Control Board and National Green Tribunal to control the pollution in the capital.https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/about The Committee was established to tackle environmental degradation and pollution in Delhi by monitoring and regulating air and water pollution levels and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.{{Cite web |title=Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 3, 2023) |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-july-3-2023--90363 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=www.downtoearth.org.in |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Munjal |first=Diksha |date=2022-11-09 |title=Explained {{!}} What has Delhi done over the decades to combat air pollution? |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-what-has-delhi-done-over-the-decades-to-combat-air-pollution/article66107736.ece |access-date=2023-10-09 |issn=0971-751X}}
References
External links
- [https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in Official Website]
{{Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (India)}}{{India-gov-stub}}
Category:1991 establishments in India
Category:Government agencies established in 1991