Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Pollution from thermal power plant, 24/07/2017. The compliance with environmental norms in Thermal power plants is monitored by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees. Based on the inspections carried by CPCB under Environmental Surveillance Squad (ESS) and SMS alerts generated, 21 power plants were found non-compliant where pollution control systems need to be upgraded. Appropriate actions under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 have been initiated against these plants. The plant- wise list is annexed.