The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the assignment of additional charge of the Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, to Mr. Amandeep Garg, a 1999-batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IAS officer. He will hold this position in addition to his role as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, until the appointment of a regular incumbent or further orders.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, responsible for promoting cleanliness of streams, wells, and air in India. It advises the government on pollution control measures and enforces environmental laws across the country.