Which of the following is are correct with reference to the scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plan...........

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Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants?

1. It targets small-scale industries that are unable to afford installation of pollution control equipment.

2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2.

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Explanation:

? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has undertaken a centrally sponsored scheme for enabling the small scale industries to set- up Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) in the country.

\? The small scale industries are polluting the environment through their effluents but some of them are unable to afford installation of pollution control equipment. In order to encourage use of new technologies for CETPs for existing MSE clusters of units a scheme for financial assistance has been formulated. Projects for assistance will be prioritised on the basis of:- Toxicity of pollutants- Pollution load being generated and to be treated; and- Number of units covered The scheme must have the technical recommendation of the State Pollution Control Boards. Hence, both the statements are correct