List of Acts for Protection of Indian Environment since 1847 | B.Ed | Environmental Education

 

List of Acts for Protection of Indian Environment since 1847

›  1847 Indian Fisheries Act

›  1905 Bengal Smoke Nuisance Act

›  1912 Bombay Smoke Nuisance Act

›  1917 Mysore Destruction by Insects and Pests Act

›  1919 The Poison Act

›  1919 Andhra Pradesh Agricultural, Pest and Disease Act

›  1923 The Indian Broilers Act

›  1927 The Indian Forest Act

›  1946 Bihar Wastelands Act

›  1947 Mines and Minerals Act

›  1948 The Factories Act

›  1949 Andhra Pradesh Improvements Scheme Act

›  1951 Industries Act

›  1953 Orissa River Pollution and Prevention Act

›  1954 Assam Agricultural Pests and Disease Act

›  1954 Prevention of Food Adulteration Act

›  1955 Acquisition of Land for Flood Control and Prevention of Erosion Act

›  1956 River Boards Act

›  1958 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and the Remains Act

›  1958 Kerala Agricultural Pests and Disease Act

›  1962 Atomic Energy Act

›  1963 Gujarat Smoke Nuisance Act

›  1968 The Insecticides Act

›  1969 Maharashtra Prevention of Water Pollution Act

›  1970 Merchant Shipping Act

›  1972 Wildlife Protection Act

›  1974 Water Act

›  1976 Urban Land Act

›  1977 Water Cess Act

›  1980 Forest Conservation Act

›  1981 Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act

›  1986 Environment Act

›  1992 Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution By Ministry Of Environment And Forests

›  2008 Hazardous Waste Rules

›  2010 The National Green Tribunal Act

›  2011 E -Waste Management and Handling Rules

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Kirthi's Exam Insight:

"  To score full marks on the history of Indian environmental legislation, you must present your answer in a Chronological Timeline. Examiners look for three distinct phases: Pre-Independence (focused on resource exploitation), Post-Independence (focused on pollution control), and Modern Era (focused on specialized issues like E-waste).

   Presentation Tip: When writing a 10-mark answer, highlight 'Umbrella' acts like the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Topper's Secret: Specifically mention that the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was a revolutionary step because it created a dedicated court just for environmental issues. Using the term 'Environmental Jurisprudence' in your conclusion will show high academic quality and help you secure top marks!"