The official website of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes. The broad objectives of the Ministry are:
-Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests and wildlife
-Prevention and control of pollution
-Afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas
-Protection of the environment and
-Ensuring the welfare of animals
Important Links
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Govt. of India
The official website of Central Pollution Control Board. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Principal Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
Department of Pharmaceuticals; Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilsers, Govt. of India
The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has constituted an Environment Management Cell at its Headquarters to coordinate activities related to environmental issues pertaining to pharmaceuticals sector and has constituted a Task Force to guide the Department of Pharmaceuticals on the schemes and programmes to be taken up by the Department towards environment and hazard management in the Pharmaceuticals Sector.
Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)
The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is the nodal agency of the Government of Gujarat for building the industrial backbone of the state. GIDC develops Industrial Estates/ Parks with quality infrastructure and utilities. The Website provides information on GIDC, its policies and procedure and services offered by it.
Gujarat Cleaner Production Center (GCPC)
Gujarat Cleaner Production Center (GCPC) aims at promoting the application of Cleaner Production (CP) and other environmental management practices across various industries and helps them in its implementation. The website provides important information about the work of GCPC.
Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd
Official Website of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC), a premier organisation in the state of Andhra Pradesh, vested with the objective of providing industrial infrastructure through the development of industrial areas. The Website provides information on APIIC, its policies and procedure and services offered by it.
Advisory Services in Environmental Management
Official Website of Indo-German Environment Programme (ASEM). The website provides information about Advisory Services in Enviromental Management (ASEM), its vision and mission and thrust areas on which organisation works. Information on current and past activities of ASEM can be accessed through this website.
German International Cooperation (GIZ)
The Official Website of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The website gives information About GIZ, its working areas, services it provides, themes and projects on which it works. The website also informs about GIZ's worldwide operations. For India specific page you can visit http://www.gtz.de/en/weltweit/asien-pazifik/607.htm .









