Implement pollution control measures: PCB official

He asks industries to address weak links in safety

December 03, 2016 01:22 am | Updated 01:22 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAM:

Industries should strictly implement pollution control measures committed in environmental management plan and correct the weak links in safety aspects to prevent frequent accidents, Member-Secretary of A.P. Pollution Control Board B.S.S. Prasad has said.

APPCB has introduced Auto-Renewal system to promote "Ease of Doing Business" and also encouraging self-certification, he said at “National Pollution Control Day – 2016” awareness programme conducted at Commercial Hub, Ramky Pharma City, Parawada on Friday.

Chairman of State-level Expert Appraisal Committee V.S.R.K. Prasad wanted industries to prepare environment management plans and implement them. He appreciated APPCB changing from a being regulatory body to guiding the industry.

CEO OF Ramky group Lal Krishna said UNIDO recognised Ramky Pharmacity as an eco-sensitive park.

Joint Chief Inspector of Factories D. Chandra Sekhara Varma said safety levels in Visakhapatnam zone were better than those in Hyderabad industrial area.

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