In this episode under the System Shapers theme of Get Set Green, we examine the role of legal frameworks in shaping environmental compliance and accountability in India.

We are joined by Parmjit Singh Surjewala, Deputy District Attorney with the Haryana Government and currently serving on deputation as Law Officer with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. With over 26 years of experience in legal practice, prosecution, and regulatory enforcement, he offers a practitioner’s perspective on the implementation of environmental laws.

This conversation focuses on the practical realities of environmental regulation, compliance, and enforcement, particularly in the context of MSMEs and solid waste management. Drawing from his experience in the field, he shares insights into the challenges of translating legislation into effective action, and the structural gaps that continue to impact enforcement outcomes.

The discussion reflects professional insights shaped by experience within the regulatory ecosystem, offering listeners a grounded understanding of how environmental laws operate in practice.

What we discussed:

1. Awareness of environmental laws and its impact on compliance.
2. Legal and compliance challenges faced by MSMEs.
3. Developments in Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
4. Gaps between environmental laws and on-ground enforcement.

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