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Pollution board told to compile monthly reports

Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad. File photo

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Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad today directed the Regional Officers of Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to compile monthly pollution and environmental reports for their respective areas. These reports are to be submitted to the state government to facilitate effective measures against pollution.

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While presiding over the meeting of Regional Officers of the HSPCB) here, Prasad also directed to form a working group comprising key stakeholder departments, including Health, Transport, Industries, Town and Country Planning, Urban Local Bodies, Development and Panchayats, and Public Health Engineering. The group is tasked with addressing at least 50 pollution hotspots throughout the golden jubilee year of the board currently being observed.

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Prasad emphasised the growing importance of addressing environmental pollution in light of increasing economic activities. He highlighted the need for a proactive approach to ensure a sustainable future while fostering economic growth.

HSPCB chairman P Raghavendra Rao provided a comprehensive overview of the board’s journey since its inception in 1974.

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