The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use;

• WBPCB Library: The WBPCB Library keeps an inventory of the comprehensive resource of books, documents, reports, journals, newsletters, newspapers and newsmagazines related to environment. The Library maintains a record of the users (internal and external) borrowing and using the library facilities, and maintains a regular account of updation of the status of documents in the library by means of Koha - an Integrated Library Management System. For reference and use of the WBPCB Library, the users must seek a prior permission from the Member Secretary, WBPCB. The users can avail the Library absolutely free of charge. The Library remains functional from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all working days.


• Publications: In view of disseminating information to all, the Board comes up with its regular set of publications like the quarterly newsletter and annual report to present its activities from time to time.


• Website: On-line access to the activities, happenings and regulatory mechanisms of the Board are available at the Board’s website (www.wbpcb.gov.in).


• E-mail/Toll free number: Any query related to the activities of the Board or inquiry about any issue related to environment is obtained by mailing at wbpcbnet@wbpcb.gov.in or by calling 1-600-345-3390 (toll free)