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13 hotels, marriage gardens found operating without PCB approvals
13 hotels, marriage gardens found operating without PCB approvals

Time of India

time04-07-2025

  • General
  • Time of India

13 hotels, marriage gardens found operating without PCB approvals

Indore: Thirteen hotels and marriage gardens located in upscale areas of Indore were found to be operating without the mandatory Pollution Control Board (PCB) approvals and lacked sewerage treatment plants (STP). The PCB conducted surprise checks at 24 hospitality establishments across Vijay Nagar, South Tukoganj, Palasia, Nipaniya, and Bypass areas on July 3 and 4. The inspection uncovered that nearly a dozen venues were operating without STPs, while others had malfunctioning treatment plants. Several establishments also lacked the required permissions under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974. "We conducted a surprise inspection at hotels and marriage gardens. Twenty-four establishments were covered in two days of which 13 were found flouting norms. Show cause notices have been issued to them, and they have been asked to reply within seven days. We will file a case against those who fail to respond to the notice," said S N Dwivedi, regional officer of Pollution Control Board in Indore. Four PCB teams from Indore conducted the inspections. "We have formed teams of officials who are carrying out inspections at various establishments in every circle, and strict action is being taken against those flouting the norms," said Dwivedi.

12 industries get show-cause notices for polluting surroundings
12 industries get show-cause notices for polluting surroundings

Time of India

time01-07-2025

  • General
  • Time of India

12 industries get show-cause notices for polluting surroundings

Indore: The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (PCB) has served show-cause notices to 12 industrial units for releasing untreated effluents in the open and functioning without the required regulatory permissions from the board. PCB inspections across Indore's industrial zones revealed that these units, which include food processing, plastic granule manufacturing, electroplating and cloth washing facilities, were disposing of industrial wastewater directly outside their establishments without treatment. The board reported that six industrial units were found polluting the surroundings by discharging wastewater openly, while three units each were operating without proper authorisations and treatment facilities. "Inspections were carried out in Sanwer Road industrial area and other industrial areas in the city. During the inspection, 12 industries were found violating the norms and they were issued show-cause notices, said PCB Indore regional officer SN Dwivedi. The regulatory checks were undertaken in Sector D of Sanwer Road industrial area, Avantika Nagar, Rampali Nagar, and Bhorsala within Indore district. The notices were issued under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution ) Act of 1974. A regional PCB assessment identified approximately 255 water-polluting industries across various industrial zones, including Sanwer Road, Pologround, Bardari, Kumedhi, Laxmibai Nagar, and Palda. These units collectively produce about 1625 kilolitres per day of wastewater. Sanwer Industrial area houses the maximum number of such industries at 197, with Palda and Bardari following suit. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!

PCB issues closure order to pharma co for violations
PCB issues closure order to pharma co for violations

Time of India

time16-06-2025

  • Health
  • Time of India

PCB issues closure order to pharma co for violations

Indore: The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (PCB) issued a closure order to a pharmaceutical company and show cause notices to three other units located in the Sanwer Road industrial area for allegedly discharging untreated wastewater into the environment, causing pollution. The notices were issued under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974. According to PCB, notices were issued to companies including Rajesh Food, Prince Wafers, and Yuno Industry. Meanwhile, Garima Health Pvt Ltd was ordered to close down for its violation of the Water Act. "We take violations of pollution regulations very seriously. These industries were found violating the norms and contributing significantly to causing pollution. We will continue to take stringent action against industries that fail to comply with environmental laws," said SN Dwivedi, the Regional Officer of the Pollution Control Board in Indore. As per a study by the regional PCB, there are around 255 water-polluting industrial units spread across various industrial areas, including Sanwer Road, Pologround, Bardari, Kumedhi, Laxmibai Nagar, and Palda. These industries collectively generate an estimated 1,625 kilolitre per day (KLD) of wastewater. The Sanwer industrial area alone is home to the highest number of these industries, totalling 197, followed by Palda and Bardari. The PCB stated that more inspections will be carried out in industrial areas to ensure industries use effluent treatment plants and adhere to environmental regulations to safeguard public health and the environment.

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