SHIMLA; Chairman Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) Sanjay Gupta called upon the industries to opt for self-regulation to control pollution in the industrial belt. Industrialists, on the other, demand access to the common effluent treatment plants in the BBN corridor.
This came to the fore today at a review meeting of the status of compliance of pollution control measures with the HPSPCB officials and interaction with the captains of the industries at Regional Office Baddi in district Solan today.
Gupta directed the officials to ensure all units are compliant to various pollution norms under Water, Air and Environment Protection Acts.
Later, Gupta had interaction with the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Industrial Association (BBNIA) at Jharmajri near Baddi.
Members of the association raised problems faced by them regarding industrial operation and sought suggestions for improvement regarding speedy disposal of applications and Environmental Compliances.
On behalf of industries association President BBNIA Rajender Guleria and president of HDMA Rajesh Gupta represented the current scenario of industries in the BBN area.
Industrialists demand that the authorities must ensure the functioning of Common Effluent Treatment Plant and speedy API disposal.
On the other hand Gupta said special focus be laid on regulation of municipal bodies in the area such that solid waste management, plastic waste disposal and sanitation were carried out properly by them in urban areas.
Gupta also gave his suggestions regarding the strengthening of the State Board and assured the co-operation of the pollution control board with the industries.
Gupta urged the industries towards self-regulation in order to reduce pollution and ensure conservation of the environment.
He also requested BBNIA to train their staff so that they can avail the facility to file the case in HP-OCMMS portal with ease.
Gupta assured that various concerns of the industries shall be examined in due course of time and sought cooperation for a pollution free environment.
Member Secretary, HP State Pollution Control Board informed that the sampling module of PCB has been upgraded for sample collection through mobile application and for transparency.
A brief presentation was given by the Chief Environmental Engineer, Regional Office Baddi regarding the current status of industries and their day to day functioning of HPSPCB.
