Environment Policy and Administration

By Dr. Tejpal Dhewa | Associate Professor, SIAS, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana

Learners enrolled: 165

The course intends to develop learners' understanding of studying the relationship between institutional decisions, administrative processes, and implementing environmental policies in India and globally using examples/case studies drawn from natural resources, energy, and pollution control programs.

During the course, Learners will:

acquire a conceptual understanding of a healthy environment, biodiversity, components of an ecosystem, waste management strategies, and approaches for managing natural resources;
recognize various environment protection policies, their evaluation procedures, impact assessment techniques and predictions;
understand the environmental administration structure, functions, and role of the Central Pollution Control Board, the State Pollution Control Board and the National Green Tribunal in detail;
introduced with emerging global environmental issues such as climate change, water contamination, pollution, and control strategies;
understand the key recommendations of important international conferences, summits, and protocols on the environment;
explore practical applications of green technologies and the role of the United Nations Environment Program in achieving sustainable development goals to protect the environment; and
recognize the importance of awareness of environmental policy, administrative implementation procedures to achieve sustainable development goals and the Indian obligations as per the constitutional provisions and sectoral laws.

Moreover, the learners could also take advantage of this course in qualifying for various relevant competitive examinations at national (UPSC) and state levels (SPSC).

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	14 Jul 2025
End Date :	31 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends :	31 Aug 2025
Exam Date :
NCrF Level	5.0
Industry Details :	Natural resource, Energy and pollution control

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Course layout

Week 1

Introduction to Environment

Environment and Society

The Composition of a Healthy Environment

Week 2

Climate Change

Biodiversity

Ecosystem Balance

Week 3

Natural Resource Conservation and Management

Population and Environment: Basic Issues

Environmental Impact of Population Growth and Agenda for Action

Week 4

Waste Management: An Introduction

Solid Waste Management

Liquid Waste Management

Assignment-I

Week 5

Environment Policies and Evoluation: An Introduction

Environment Laws and Policies in India

National Environment Policy, 2006

Week 6

Environmental Hazards and Risk Management

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Impact Prediction in Environmental Impact Assessment Studies

Week 7

Environmental Administration: An Introduction

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Structure, Functions, and Role

State Pollution Control Board (SPCB): Structure, Functions, and Role

Week 8

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Key Environmental Issues

Environmental Pollution and Human Health

Assignment-II

Week 9

Water Contamination and Pollution

Atmospheric Pollution

Acid Rain

Noise Pollution and Control Strategies

Week 10

An Overview of Environmental Modelling

An International Perspective on Environmental Issues

Important International Conferences, Conventions and Protocols on Environment

Rio Earth Summit, 1992

Week 11

Kyoto Protocol, 1997

Interstate Cooperation for Environmental Protection

International Cooperation for Environmental Protection

Role of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Week 12

Sustainable Development Goals and the Environment

Green Technology

Prospects of Energy Resources

Assignment-III

Week 13

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Laws Concerning Wildlife in India

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002: An Introduction

Week 14

Regulation of Access to Biological Diversity under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Institutional Mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

The Water (Prevention and Control Pollution) Act, 1974

Week 15

Functions of the Pollution Control Board under the Water Act, 1974

Prevention and Control of Water Pollution

Environmental Laws at a Glance

Books and references

Bhatt, M S; Ashraf, S; and Illiyan, A (Eds.) (2008). Problems and Prospects of Environment Policy: Indian Perspective. Aakar Books: Delhi

Divan, S and Rosencranz, A (2001). Environmental Law and Policy in India (18^th Ed.). Oxford University Press: New Delhi.

Dwivedi, O P (1997). India’s Environmental Policies, Programmes and Stewardship. Palgrave Macmillan: London, UK.

Jaswal, P. S., and Jaswal, N. (2023). Environmental Law (2023 Ed.). Allahabad Law Agency.

Krishnamoorthy, B. (2017). Environmental Management: Text and Cases (3^rd Ed.). PHI Learning: New Delhi.

Kulkarni, V and Ramachandra, T V (2006). Environmental Management. TERI Press: New Delhi.

Leelakrishnan, P. (2005). Environmental Law in India. LexisNexis Butterworth.

Rajagopalan. (2016). Environmental Studies From Crisis to Cure (3^rd Ed.). New Delhi: Oxford University Press.

Roberts, J (2011). Environmental Policy (2^nd Ed.). Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon.

Sharma, P.D (2018). Fundamentals of Ecology. (1^st Ed.), Rastogi Publications, Meerut.

Singh, J.S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.R. (2017). Ecology, Environmental Science and Conservation. S. Chand Publishing, New Delhi.

Uberoi, N K (2007). Environmental Management (2^nd Ed.). Excel Books: New Delhi.

Instructor bio

Dr. Tejpal Dhewa

Associate Professor, SIAS, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana

Dr. Tejpal Dhewa is a highly accomplished faculty member in the School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Science (SIAS) at the Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. He has a diverse background in industry, administration, teaching, and research. A recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Best Teacher Award (2019-20) and Young Scientist Award (2015), he has made significant contributions to food safety, nutrition, and academic learning.

Dr. Dhewa plays a key role in SWAYAM-MOOCs, FoSTaC under FSSAI, and I-STEM at his university. His highly successful MOOC on Food Microbiology and Food Safety has attracted over 37,000 learners and has been translated into multiple Indian languages. His MOOC on Environment Policy and Administration - Module' Environmental Pollution and Human Health' was recently recognised as the Best MOOC at the 26th CEC-UGC Educational Film Festival (Dr. Neha Singh, Subject Matter Expert as well as Presenter of the Module, and Dr. Tejinder Singh has directed/produced this program).

With over 5000 citations and an h-index of 25, Dr. Dhewa has a prolific research profile, focusing on food microbiology, safety, and environmental issues. He has collaborated internationally, conducted courses with institutions like Rutgers and Emory University, and played a vital role in leadership training programs. His projects have received funding from key scientific bodies, including SERB-DST, HSCSIT, CEC-UGC, and MoE.

Through his research, teaching, and policy efforts, Dr. Dhewa continues to advance food safety and academic excellence, making a lasting impact in his field.

Course certificate

Internal Assessment- Weekly assessments released in the course shall be considered for Internal Marks and will carry 30 percent for the Overall Result. Out of all weekly assignments, the best/top five scores will be considered for the final Internal Assessment marks.
End-term Assessment - The final exam shall be conducted by NTA and will carry 70 percent for the overall Result.
All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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