| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Indian Initiatives, Issue: Green Funds. |
Context: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) spending of green funds.
- It has only used 20% of Environment Protection Charge (EPC), and Environmental Compensation (EC).
| Environmental Protection Charge (EPC):·        It is a fee imposed by the Supreme Court of India on new diesel vehicles with an engine capacity of 2000 cc and above that are registered in Delhi-NCR.
·        This fee is collected to combat pollution and is directed to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Environmental Charge(EC): ·        It is a fee imposed to cover costs associated with environmental schemes related to the sale of electricity. ·        It’s typically a fixed percentage of all invoice charges, excluding certain other charges and taxes |
Prelims Connect (Institutions in News)
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):
- It is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- It was established in 1974 under the Water Act, 1974.
- The CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air Act, 1981.
- It monitors air and water quality.
