2 Science and Technology · 2.5.8 Environment laws and institutions

2.5.8.5 Environment (Protection) Act 1986

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is India's umbrella environmental law: it gives the Central Government wide powers to set standards, regulate industries, issue binding directions and make rules on any environmental matter.

  • APPSC Group 1
  • Advanced level
  • 8 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • Environment Protection Act
  • umbrella law
  • Bhopal gas tragedy
  • Article 253
  • Section 3
  • Section 5 directions
  • eco-sensitive zones
  • rules under EPA
  • Jan Vishwas Act 2023
  • decriminalisation

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