Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Closes 14 RMC Plants Over Pollution Violations
PCMC seals 14 RMC plants for violating pollution norms
Hindustan Times
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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Maharashtra, India, sealed 14 Ready-to-Mix (RMC) plants for violating pollution control norms during a recent inspection. This action is part of ongoing efforts to improve air quality and enforce environmental regulations.
- 01PCMC sealed 14 RMC plants for pollution violations.
- 02Inspection revealed lack of dust control systems and other environmental breaches.
- 03The action aligns with guidelines from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
- 04Remaining plants were warned and must implement corrective measures.
- 05PCMC is committed to improving air quality through strict enforcement.
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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has sealed 14 Ready-to-Mix (RMC) plants in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, following a special inspection drive by its environment department. This initiative, conducted in accordance with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board's guidelines issued on October 17, 2025, aimed to ensure compliance with pollution control norms. During the inspection of 22 RMC plants, violations such as inadequate dust control systems, failure to conduct regular water sprinkling, and improper storage of materials were identified. Sanjay Kulkarni, chief engineer of PCMC, emphasized the necessity for construction projects to implement effective dust control measures and affirmed that immediate actions against violators would continue. Dr. Vijay Suryawanshi, municipal commissioner, reiterated the commitment to uphold environmental standards and improve air quality, indicating that such inspections will be intensified to protect public health and ecological balance.
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The sealing of these plants aims to reduce pollution and improve air quality, directly benefiting residents' health in Pimpri Chinchwad.
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