Health hazardous waste littered in a locality in Dimapur. The Nagaland Pollution Control Board through its various programme have been spreading awareness to avoid littering habit for a “Cleaner & Healthier Nagaland”. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur | January 4 : The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) is a statutory body constituted on February 19, 1991 under the provision of section 4 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 with a view to protecting the environment and preventing and controlling pollution in the State of Nagaland.
Since its inception, the Board has made its presence felt with their initiatives and projects especially in the districts of Dimapur and Kohima. The primary activities, functions and responsibilities of the NPCB are based on as per provisions of the Acts and Rules.
Amongst the various task of the NPCB have been undertaking comprehensive programme on Water, Air, Land etc., Pollution Control and Execution; collection and dissemination of data and information on pollution and environmental problems and preparation of reports, investigation and research relating to pollution and environmental problems; collaboration with the programmes of the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, State Government, NGOs and other organizations relating to pollution control and environment and organize Mass Education Programmes; environmental education to public, students and others, and publication of mass-education materials etc.
However, more could be done by the society as a whole to achieve the goal of “protecting the environment and preventing and controlling pollution in the State of Nagaland.” And perhaps that is why there is a section called “Public Hearing” attached to the management of the Board.
Public Hearing is mandatory for environmental clearance in the case of development projects. Interested public and the residents of the locality thereby get a chance to understand the benefits and impacts of the proposed project. They also air their apprehensions and seek remedies before the public hearing panel. The Executive Summary of the Project is made available for scrutiny of the interested public, environmental activists, NGOs etc. at the office of the Nagaland Pollution Control Board.
Public Notice of environmental public hearing is published by the Board in at least two daily newspapers of which one is in the local language. There after the public may submit suggestions or objections within thirty days. They can participate in the hearing and present their views directly to the public hearing panel constituted by the Board.
Public hearing is completed within 60 days of receipt of application. The project proponent has to submit the application to the Board and submit fee as prescribed by the Board. Further details can be availed from the Nagaland Pollution Control Board.
Since its inception, the Board has made its presence felt with their initiatives and projects especially in the districts of Dimapur and Kohima. The primary activities, functions and responsibilities of the NPCB are based on as per provisions of the Acts and Rules.
Amongst the various task of the NPCB have been undertaking comprehensive programme on Water, Air, Land etc., Pollution Control and Execution; collection and dissemination of data and information on pollution and environmental problems and preparation of reports, investigation and research relating to pollution and environmental problems; collaboration with the programmes of the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, State Government, NGOs and other organizations relating to pollution control and environment and organize Mass Education Programmes; environmental education to public, students and others, and publication of mass-education materials etc.
However, more could be done by the society as a whole to achieve the goal of “protecting the environment and preventing and controlling pollution in the State of Nagaland.” And perhaps that is why there is a section called “Public Hearing” attached to the management of the Board.
Public Hearing is mandatory for environmental clearance in the case of development projects. Interested public and the residents of the locality thereby get a chance to understand the benefits and impacts of the proposed project. They also air their apprehensions and seek remedies before the public hearing panel. The Executive Summary of the Project is made available for scrutiny of the interested public, environmental activists, NGOs etc. at the office of the Nagaland Pollution Control Board.
Public Notice of environmental public hearing is published by the Board in at least two daily newspapers of which one is in the local language. There after the public may submit suggestions or objections within thirty days. They can participate in the hearing and present their views directly to the public hearing panel constituted by the Board.
Public hearing is completed within 60 days of receipt of application. The project proponent has to submit the application to the Board and submit fee as prescribed by the Board. Further details can be availed from the Nagaland Pollution Control Board.
(Source: Nagaland Pollution Control Board)
