Environmental Laws and Policies in India

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 was enacted to prevent and control water pollution in India. It is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintenance or restoration of the wholesomeness of water.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 was enacted to prevent and control air pollution in India. It is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the prevention and control of air pollution and the maintenance or restoration of the wholesomeness of air.

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted to protect the environment in India. It is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the protection and improvement of the environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property.

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to conserve forests in India. It is an act of the Parliament of India that provides for the conservation of forests and the regulation of their use.

The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of hazardous chemicals in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 was enacted to regulate the generation, collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (Amendment) Rules, 2000 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of hazardous substances in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of hazardous waste in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of genetically modified organisms in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of ozone depleting substances in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Regulation and Management) Rules, 2018 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of persistent organic pollutants in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of chemicals in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of electronic waste in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of plastic waste in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 was enacted to regulate the manufacture, use, import, export and storage of biomedical waste in India. It is a set of rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.