Functions
The research and investigation section performs the following functions:
- Taking measures to promote research for the development of indigenous technologies to address environmental challenges
- Issuing Environmental Protection Orders (EPOs) to the polluters for corrective measures after obtaining approval from DG EPA, Punjab
- Entertaining assembly questions, PM and CM references
- Identifying research needs of the department through consultation with other sections
- Providing assessment of effects caused by pollution on lives of human beings, animals and plants
- Conducting research on waste minimization and resource recovery techniques with an emphasis on cleaner technology
- Coordinating with other research institutions and EPA Certified Laboratories
- Conducting personal hearing of polluters u/s 16(1) of PEPA, 1997