Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
3. The Environment Protection Act, 1986 remains an important piece of legislation in India’s environmental regulatory framework, and continued efforts are needed to ensure its effective implementation and enforcement. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: en.wikipedia.org
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the provisions of the Environment Protection Act, its strengths and limitations.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by writing about the objectives of Environment Protection Act.
Body:
First, write about the major revisions of Environment Protection Act – set standards for emissions and discharge of environmental pollutants, establishes regulatory bodies to regulate pollution, and provides for the regulation of hazardous substances., penalties and punishment for violation of its provisions.
Next, write about the strengths and limitations of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward
