Pune News: PCMC Seals 11 RMC Plants For Violating Environmental Norms Under GRAP Crackdown
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Pimpri-Chinchwad: In a major action to curb rising air pollution, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has sealed 11 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants located in Tathawade, Punawale, Pimple Nilakh, and Moshi for repeatedly violating green norms.
The crackdown was carried out under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after inspection teams found several units openly flouting environmental regulations over the past two days.
Earlier this week, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) had shared a list of 30 RMC units operating within PCMC limits that were ignoring mandatory pollution-control measures. All 11 sealed plants were part of this list, officials confirmed.
PCMC chief engineer Sanjay Kulkarni said, “To improve the city’s air quality, it is essential for RMC plants to strictly adhere to environmental standards. Immediate action is being taken against units that do not implement required pollution-control measures.”
During inspections, authorities found multiple violations, including:
- Lack of water sprinkling systems to minimise dust
- Concrete mixing carried out in open areas
- Transport vehicles carrying sand, gravel, and crushed sand operating without tarpaulin covers
These practices contributed significantly to dust pollution in the surrounding areas.
The civic body will not extend any leniency to establishments that fail to follow environmental norms. Strict and decisive action against violators will continue.
The PCMC has reiterated that enforcement measures will be intensified to protect air quality across the city.
