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Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB)

Category:
  • Government
  • Government Entity
  • State Government
Focus:
  • Environment
  • Governance
Location:
  • Andhra Pradesh
Organization Description:

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is a statutory authority constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Operating under the Government of Andhra Pradesh, APPCB regulates industrial, aquaculture, and processing-sector effluent discharge; issues Consents to Establish and Operate; monitors water and air quality across the state; and enforces pollution-control norms. It coordinates with APSADA, the Department of Fisheries, and CAA on environmental clearances and compliance for coastal and inland aquaculture operations.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: APPCB is the state environmental authority that directly regulates effluent and pollution from feed mills and processing plants in Andhra Pradesh. It issues consents required for feed mills and processing plants and monitors compliance with water-quality discharge standards.
Website: appcb.ap.gov.in
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