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AMC Shuts Down 19 Polluting Industries
1 Nov
Summary
- AMC issued closure notices to 19 industrial units for causing air pollution.
- Illegal operations included oil and tyre burning, and black smoke emissions.
- Smart sensing project tracks pollution with IIT-Kanpur collaboration.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken action against 19 industrial units in the city's eastern areas, issuing them closure notices for violating air quality regulations. These units were found to be engaged in illegal operations contributing to significant air pollution. Identified harmful practices include the burning of oil and tyres, alongside the emission of black smoke from chimneys.
The AMC's Air Quality Management Cell, in conjunction with the Gujarat Pollution Control Board and other departments, conducted inspections that revealed widespread issues. These included strong chemical odours, open waste disposal, and waste burning, all adversely affecting local air quality. Joint nighttime inspections are being conducted to ensure these activities cease and do not resume.
To bolster these efforts, the AMC has implemented a Smart Sensing and Digital Intelligence Project with IIT-Kanpur. This initiative employs advanced mobile laboratories for real-time scientific assessments of pollution sources, helping to pinpoint hotspots and tailor control measures. An AI-based air quality forecasting model is also being developed to predict potential pollution spikes.
