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.