Which of the following Union Ministries introduced the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, in the Parliament in February 2024?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 in the Indian Parliament in February 2024. The amendment aimed to modernize the 1974 Act by decriminalizing various minor offenses and replacing them with monetary penalties, thereby simplifying regulatory compliance and fostering an easier business environment.