Parliament Passes Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Amendment Bill :
Today, the Lok Sabha approved the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, already passed by the Rajya Sabha
The legislation aims to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which establishes pollution control boards
Decriminalizing certain violations, the bill imposes penalties and initially applies to Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Union Territories
It empowers the central government to dictate the nomination process and terms of service for State Pollution Control Board chairpersons