Note : During the tenure of Member Secretary of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (2003-2007) Dr. Boralkar initiated concerted action for enforcement of environmental regulations for management of plastics wastes in the State of Maharashtra. Dr. Boralkar was Member of the Expert Advisory Committee setup by the Government of Maharashtra for management of plastics wastes. Reports and documents on this subject are available at MPCB website at the links mentioned above which are kindly acknowledged. MSW Rules are linked with website of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi which are also acknowledged.