Environment:

The Department of Environment was created in 1995 as the Nodal Department for dealing with environmental
management of the State. The Department of Environment (DoE) is the nodal Agency for planning, promotion,
coordination and overseeing the implementation of all the aspects of environment other than those dealt
with Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

Implementation of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for the abatement of pollution in Cauvery, Vaigai, Tamiraparani rivers and Chennai City waterways.

Implementation of National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) for the abatement of pollution in the selected lakes.

To carry out various Environmental awareness programmes for school students, through National Green Corps (NGC) and Eco-Clubs.

To enforce the provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification.

To provide web-based environmental information through Environmental Information System (ENVIS) on State of Environment and related issues of Tamil Nadu.

Preparation of State of Environment (SoE) Report, SoE Atlas SoE Video and Photo Catalogue of Tamil Nadu.

32.Cinema theatre Association:

We are dedicated to cinema history – not the films, but the buildings they were and are shown in. Many of us are film buffs, of course, but what unites us is a fascination with the architecture, design and commercial history of cinema exhibition.

The Cinema Theatre Association was founded in 1967 by journalist Eric George, who wanted to draw attention to the magnificent "cinema theatre" movie palaces of the Twenties and Thirties that were beginning to disappear from our towns and cities.

Since then, the Association has widened its horizons to encompass all cinema and theatre buildings, from the humblest converted hall to the most modern multiplex

We publish a bi-monthly Bulletin and, once a year, a full colour, high quality magazine, Picture House. We also publish books on cinema history, including the acclaimed series of definitive UK circuit histories by well known author, and CTA Committee member, Allen Eyles.