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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
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It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974.
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CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
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It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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It Co-ordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards by providing technical assistance and guidance and also resolves disputes among them.