Pollution Control Boards — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the institutional effectiveness of Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) in India. Discuss the challenges they face and suggest measures to enhance their role in environmental governance.

Examine the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in coordinating environmental governance across states. How does its functioning reflect the principles of cooperative federalism in pollution control?

Discuss the significance of the 'Consent to Establish' (CTE) and 'Consent to Operate' (CTO) mechanisms in pollution control. What reforms have been introduced to make these processes more transparent and efficient?