Activities

Sustainable development, in essence, is achieving progress without causing permanent damage to the environment.  Changes in weather pattern, sea level rise, thinning of the polar ice and the hole in the ozone layer are symptoms of damage already inflicted by man's onslaught on nature. 

Industrialisation is essential for progress.  But our very existence can be in danger if the associated environmental damage is left unchecked. The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has the difficult task of striking the delicate balance between environmental sustainability and industrial progress.

The Board was initially entrusted with the responsibility of controlling water pollution and restoring and maintaining the wholesomeness of water bodies in the State.  The responsibilities have widened over the years and now include implementation of the following statutes aimed at protecting the environment.

The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act;
The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules;
The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act;
The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules;
The Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act;
The Air(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules;
The Environment( Protection) Act;
The Environment( Protection) Rules;
Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules;
Hazardous Wastes(Management and Handling) Rules;
Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro organisms,
                  Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Rules;
Chemical Accidents(Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules;
Environment Impact Assessment and Public Hearing Notifications;
The Biomedical Waste(Management and Handling) Rules;
Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules;
The Noise Pollution(Regulation and Control) Rules;
The Municipal Solid Wastes(Management and Handling) Rules;
The Batteries(Management and Handling) Rules.