APPCB chief directs Nellore industries to develop greenbelt

The APPCB chairman, Dr. P. Krishnaiah, conducted surprise inspections at several industries in SPSR Nellore district to assess the implementation of environmental protection and pollution control standards. During the inspections, he directed the management of GRI Towers to undertake plantation and complete the development of a five-acre greenbelt area, which has been earmarked but not developed yet.

He also directed Sentini Pipes to prepare and implement an action plan for developing greenbelt in at least 33% of the applicable area and develop internal roads with BT or CC roads to prevent dust, particulate matter, and fugitive emissions. The chairman emphasized that no negligence would be tolerated in the implementation of environmental protection and pollution control standards and instructed industry managements to implement all the issued instructions within the stipulated time and submit a comprehensive report to the APPCB.

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