NGT orders action against polluting industries in Ganga, Yamuna
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- discharging untreated effluents
- 1,700 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs)
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state regulators to take prompt action against 1,700 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) discharging untreated effluents into the Ganga and Yamuna. These industries are required to install Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
This directive may lead to increased scrutiny and operational costs for affected industries, impacting market sentiment in the Manufacturing sector. ⚖️
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