What are the functions of the Central Pollution Control Board under the Water Act 1974?
Functions of Central Board : • Subject to the provisions of this Act, the main function of the Central Board shall be to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States. • In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing function, the Central Board may perform all or any of the following functions, namely • Advise the Central Government on any matter concerning the prevention and control of water pollution. • Co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards and resolve disputes among them. • Provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigations and research relating to problems of water pollution and prevention, control or abatement of water pollution. • Plan and organised the training of persons engaged or to be engaged in programmes for the prevention, control or abatement of water pollution on such terms and conditions as the Central Board may specify. • Organise through mass media a comprehe
