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Stone Crushers Flout Norms: Action Looms in Rupnagar
4 Aug
Summary
- 71 stone crushers in Rupnagar violated environmental norms.
- Dust suppression and wastewater management were key issues.
- PM10 levels exceeded standards near several villages.
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has reported significant environmental violations at stone-crushing units in Rupnagar district to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Inspections revealed that 71 out of 153 operational stone crushers are non-compliant with environmental norms.
Common issues cited include absent dust suppression systems, uncovered conveyor belts, and poor wastewater management. Seventeen units have been closed, and legal proceedings initiated against non-compliant operators.
Air quality monitoring near Sainsowal and other villages showed PM10 levels exceeding the standard of 150 µg/m³. The PPCB will complete inspections of remaining units shortly, following NGT's directive from April 21, 2025.
