Environment & Ecology2018
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
- The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the
- The NGT provides environmental justice and helps
reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The statement is correct because the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized judicial body established by the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010 to handle environmental disputes and provide faster justice regarding environmental matters, thereby reducing the burden on higher courts. In contrast, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, operating primarily to monitor and manage pollution levels in air, water, and land, and to promote cleanliness and environmental standards in the country. This distinction highlights the NGT's role in judicial resolution and the CPCB's focus on pollution control and environmental management.
