Union Environment Minister Reviews Environmental Regulations Implementation
On October 10, 2025, Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav held a review meeting in New Delhi to assess the implementation of environmental regulations across States and Union Territories. The meeting included officials from the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards. Key discussions focused on the adoption of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, and waste management rules. The Minister urged 13 states to adopt the Water Act by the Winter Session and emphasized the importance of circular economy principles and effective monitoring of industrial pollution.
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