How much money has Lucknow collected from challans for pollution?

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has collected ₹68 lakh from hundreds of challans issued since April.

What are the main reasons for challans in Lucknow?

The primary reasons for challans in Lucknow are littering and plastic pollution, which have generated the most fines.

Is Lucknow taking action against biomass burning?

Action against biomass burning in Lucknow has been minimal, with only seven challans issued so far this year.

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Lucknow Fights Pollution: ₹68 Lakh Fines Issued

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Lucknow collected ₹68 lakh from challans issued since April.
Littering fines total ₹28.04 lakh, with plastic pollution fines at ₹40.21 lakh.
Biomass burning action is negligible, with only seven challans issued.

Lucknow Fights Pollution: ₹68 Lakh Fines Issued

Lucknow Municipal Corporation has collected ₹68 lakh through fines issued for environmental violations since April. The majority of these, totaling ₹28.04 lakh, were for littering, while efforts to curb plastic pollution generated ₹40.21 lakh from special drives at commercial areas. Enforcement varies across zones, indicating potential gaps in consistent application of penalties.

Despite these efforts, action against biomass burning, a significant contributor to poor air quality, has been notably lax, with only seven challans and ₹19,700 collected. Experts emphasize that improved enforcement against open burning is crucial for broader pollution control strategies in the city.

To address ongoing issues like open dumping and littering, the LMC plans to intensify monitoring and launch awareness campaigns about the hazards of pollution. Institutions like KGMU are leading by example, reducing plastic waste through the adoption of reusable materials, showcasing a collective approach to environmental improvement.