Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
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The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KPSCB) is a legal entity entrusted for control of pollution
Pollution
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light...

 in state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

 in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. The board is established by relevant acts and laws applicable. The board works for control of air, water and envoirnmental pollution. Certain projects meeting certain parameters have to compulsorily get approval from KPSCB.From past 17 years Kannada Language Tabloid " PARISARA MALINYA " (PLANET's First & No 1 Environmental Tabloid in Kannada) is working along with the board by conducting awareness programme karnataka statewide to school children and to people of karnataka state,and in the year 2002-2003 with the help of KARNATAKA STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD,PARISARA MALINYA's Editor Mr.G.SRINIVASAN conducted a very huge Awareness programme " PLASTIC FREE LALBHAG & PLASTIC FREE CUBBON PARK " Which was very popular in those days.
ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTER
KARNATAKA STATE : Mr.KRISHNA PALEMAR .......
Ex CHAIRMAN : Mr.SHARATH CHANDRA .......
CHAIRMAN : Mr.A.S.SADASHIVAIAH .......
MEMBER SECRETARY : Mr.M.S.GOWDAR .......

PARISARA MALINYA...
EDITOR-PUBLISHER : Mr.G.SRINIVASAN

See also

  • Awaaz Foundation
    Awaaz Foundation
    Awaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the environment and prevent environmental pollution. It has impacted many important decisions by the government...

    Non-governmental organization in India, works towards preserving and enhancing environment and for other socially oriented causes.
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