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Greater Noida Cracks Down on Pollution: Fines, FIRs Ahead
7 Oct
Summary
- Construction and industrial pollution face stricter checks with potential fines.
- Officials will inspect construction sites, RMC, and hot-mix plants for compliance.
- Open burning of garbage and garden waste will result in fines and FIRs.
Greater Noida is intensifying its pollution control measures across construction sites, industrial plants, and through stricter checks on waste handling and open burning. Officials are directed to survey construction projects and inspect ready-mix concrete and hot-mix plants to ensure adherence to environmental norms.
Key directives include prompt removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste to designated centers. Vehicles transporting such waste must be covered to prevent dust emission. Construction sites need adequate barricading, anti-smog guns, and covering of materials with green sheets, alongside regular water sprinkling.
Measures also extend to regular road cleaning and washing by mechanical sweeping and water sprinkling. Furthermore, open burning of garbage, garden waste, and other materials will be monitored by dedicated teams, with violators facing fines and potential FIR registration.
These efforts align with strengthening pollution monitoring in urban and industrial areas, with a project management unit set to be hired. Recently, Greater Noida's Air Quality Index has ranged from 'moderate' to 'poor'.
