Environment Protection Department (EPD) aims to promote sustainable development in the province through integration of environmental in pursuit of economic growth while improving regulatory regime and enforcement mechanism. Consequent to devolution of the subjects of environment and ecology through 18th Constitutional Amendment, the environmental affairs of the province are regulated under the Punjab Environmental Protection Act (amended 2012) and Rules made there under. The goal of Environment Protection Department is to protect, conserve and restore Punjab’s environment in order to improve the quality of life of the citizens and achieve sustainable development goals. IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH: Environmental protection and conservation aims to reduce the adverse impact on environment with the increase in industrialization and economic growth. There is a direct link of pollution on air, water and land, which in turn seriously...