Pollution Control
I.T.C. B.P.L. K.T.P.S
 
 OBJECTIVES
  • To implement water (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974.
  • To implement air (prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981.
  • To implement water (prevention and control of pollution) cess Act 1978.
  • To implementation environmental (Protection) Act 1986.
 
 PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • Every month five red category industries were monitored during last six years.
  • Public grievances were given top priority and cleared within the citizen charter. The number of grievances were reduced substantially during last five years and it was reduced from 21 in the year 2000-01 to 12 in 2001-02.
  • Industrial plantation was carried out and fulfilled the targets for the current year with an acreage of 156.30.
  • Almost 80% of the industries that are other than 64 categories were covered under air, water and EP acts.
  • Targets achieved in implementation of Bio-Medical Waste Rules and Hazardous waste management rules that were enacted during 2000.
  • CFO/CFE license applications were processed within citizen charter time frame.
  • Major industries have either upgraded or installed pollution control equipment in the district.
  • Continuous ambient air monitoring is being carried out at Kothagudem and Paloncha regions to assess the air quality.
  • Monthly monitoring of river Godavari and its tributaries is carried out in the district.
 
SUCCESS ACHIEVEMENT
  • Three industries in the district have obtained ISO 14001 certification for best environmental practices. Some more are in the process of obtaining the same.
  • Heavy Water Plant has got Golden Peacok Award from Central Government and from the Board for best environmental practices.
  • Continuous efforts are being made for implementation of waste minimization and cleaner production activities.
 

For further details contact:

Environmental Engineer,
3-2-206, N.K. Nagar,
Kothagudem-507 101,
Khammam District
Phone No.08744-243165
 
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