The document summarizes the Environment Protection Act of 1986 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 in India. The key points are: 1) The Environment Protection Act was introduced after the Bhopal gas tragedy to provide for protecting and improving the environment and preventing environmental pollution. 2) The Air Act aims to protect air quality and public health while allowing industry to choose how to meet pollution standards. 3) Both acts empower regulatory boards and agencies to establish standards, monitor pollution levels, declare air pollution control areas, and penalize non-compliance.