Haryana State Pollution Control Board

The Haryana State Pollution Control Board is a statutory authority responsible for implementing environmental protection legislation within the state of Haryana, India. Its core functions include granting consent to establish and operate industrial projects, monitoring compliance with pollution standards, and issuing no‑objection certificates for activities that may affect air, water, or land quality. The board oversees the enforcement of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and related rules, thereby serving industries, local authorities, and the general public seeking regulatory clearance for pollution‑related operations. It conducts inspections, collects and analyses effluent and emission samples, and initiates legal action against violators to safeguard public health and natural resources. The board also provides technical guidance and support to stakeholders on waste management, effluent treatment, and emission control technologies, helping to align industrial practices with state and national environmental goals. Its operational reach extends across all districts of Haryana, covering a diverse industrial base that includes manufacturing, textiles, agro‑processing, and power generation units.

As a government constituted body, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board functions under the Department of Environment, Haryana Government, and works in coordination with the Central Pollution Control Board and other state boards. Its distinguishing attributes lie in its specialized regulatory mandate, which combines permitting, monitoring, and enforcement activities focused exclusively on pollution control within the state’s jurisdiction. The board’s notable competencies include maintaining a network of monitoring stations, managing data on ambient air and water quality, and administering online portals for consent applications and compliance reporting. In February 2025, the board experienced a four‑day website outage that officials suspected to be a cyber attack, disrupting the issuance of critical approvals such as consent to establish, operate, and no‑objection certificates and highlighting the importance of resilient digital infrastructure for its regulatory duties. This incident underscored the board’s role in preventing unauthorized industrial activities that could arise from lapsed authorizations, reinforcing its responsibility to ensure continuous service delivery despite external challenges.