Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, B.B.M. College, Baliapur, Dhanbad, BBMKU, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
JournalRPIMJ
Volume / Issue2 / 3
Pages1–10
Published03 Jul 2026
Paper IDRPIMJ23JS26001
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This research paper examines the role of state and public institutions in pollution management and eco-development from an interdisciplinary and political science perspective. It explores how governments formulate environmental laws, policies, and institutional frameworks to regulate pollution and promote sustainable development. The study highlights the significance of legislative instruments, administrative capacity, enforcement mechanisms, and interagency coordination in addressing environmental degradation. It further analyses the contribution of public institutions through public-private partnerships, community participation, and multilevel governance in ensuring effective environmental management. The paper discusses the importance of financial support, environmental monitoring, and transparent reporting systems in strengthening pollution control measures. Comparative perspectives from different countries, particularly India, illustrate how institutional effectiveness, political commitment, and policy implementation shape environmental outcomes. Furthermore, the study evaluates challenges such as weak enforcement, fragmented governance, poor compliance, and inadequate institutional coordination that hinder successful pollution management. Eco-development is presented as a governance objective that integrates sustainable urbanism, green infrastructure, circular economy practices, and resource efficiency to achieve environmental sustainability. The study concludes that strong state capacity, institutional accountability, and collaborative governance are essential for balancing environmental protection with socio-economic development and ensuring long-term ecological resilience.
Sunita Mahato (2026). The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(3), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001
Sunita Mahato. “The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 3, 2026, pp. 1–10. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001
Sunita Mahato. “The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2, no. 3 (2026): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001
Sunita Mahato (2026) ‘The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development’, ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(3), pp. 1–10. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001.
Sunita Mahato, “The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development,” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1–10, 2026. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001.
Sunita Mahato. The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2026;2(3):1–10. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001.
Sunita Mahato. The Role of State and Public Institutions in Pollution Management and Eco-Development. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2026, 2 (3), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i300001.
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