Haryana Pollution Control Board Inspects Pollution Hotspots in Gurugram
Hry pollution board officials review hotspots in Gurugram
Hindustan Times
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Yogesh Kumar, Member Secretary of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board, inspected major pollution hotspots in Gurugram, Haryana, focusing on the Leg-3 drain and waste treatment facilities. He emphasized the need for strict adherence to environmental norms and directed officials to prioritize pollution sources linked to residential areas.
- 01Inspection conducted by HSPCB to address pollution in Gurugram.
- 02Focus on key sites including biomedical waste and construction waste facilities.
- 03Officials directed to prioritize pollution sources from residential areas.
- 04Call for public cooperation to prevent domestic sewage discharge into drains.
- 05Emphasis on regular inspections and compliance with environmental standards.
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On Thursday, Yogesh Kumar, Member Secretary of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), conducted a thorough inspection of pollution hotspots in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Key sites included the Leg-3 drain (Badshahpur drain), a biomedical waste treatment facility, and the Municipal Corporation Gurugram's construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant. Kumar assessed ongoing interventions aimed at identifying pollution sources and preventing contaminated water discharge. He directed officials to prioritize pollution sources linked to residential colonies and expedite sewer treatment processes to avoid untreated sewage entering drains. Kumar urged residents and welfare associations to stop discharging domestic sewage into open drains, warning that such actions worsen water pollution. The inspection underscores HSPCB's commitment to enforcing environmental standards and improving pollution control measures in Gurugram.
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The inspection aims to reduce pollution levels in Gurugram, improving environmental conditions for residents.
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