Central Pollution Control Board — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in achieving its mandate of pollution control and abatement in India. Suggest reforms to enhance its institutional capacity and enforcement powers.

Examine the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India's federal environmental governance structure. Discuss the challenges it faces in coordinating with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and suggest measures to strengthen this coordination.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has increasingly leveraged digital technologies for real-time monitoring and enforcement. Discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with this digital transformation in environmental governance.