Muzaffarnagar. Taking a tough stand on rising pollution in industrial areas, District Magistrate Umesh Mishra has issued a clear warning that industries violating environmental norms will face strict action.
On Tuesday, during the District Industry Bandhu meeting held at the Federation Hall of the Federation of Muzaffarnagar Commerce and Industry, the District Magistrate said that industrial development cannot come at the cost of public health and the environment.
Listening seriously to the issues raised by industrialists, the District Magistrate directed all concerned departments to ensure timely and lawful resolution of complaints. He emphasized that cleanliness and environmental protection in industrial areas are equally important. Any industry found spreading filth or pollution in and around its premises will be penalized.
The District Magistrate categorically stated that if any industrial unit is found emitting smoke, discharging polluted water, or engaging in any activity against prescribed environmental standards, no leniency will be shown. Calling pollution a serious threat to public health, he instructed officials to conduct regular inspections and take firm action wherever violations are found.
He also directed the Executive Officer of the Municipal Council to take strict action against roadside encroachments and ensure proper management of industrial areas. The District Magistrate further instructed that 80 percent of the tax revenue generated from industrial areas must be spent on their development, cleanliness, and environmental improvement. Industrialists were urged to cooperate with the municipal body for beautification of the Meerut Road industrial area.
Instructions were also given to the electricity department to immediately rectify sagging electric wires and remove unused electric and telephone poles. The District Magistrate made it clear that prior NOC would be mandatory before digging any road and the concerned department must restore the road after completing the work.
During the meeting, officials informed that tenders for Arihant Road and Rainbow Road in the industrial area have been finalized and construction work will begin shortly. A training session on the operation of the “Udyami Mitra App” was also organized by the Industries Department.
The meeting was conducted by Assistant Commissioner Industries Ashish Kumar. The Chief Development Officer, Joint Magistrate, officials from various departments, and office bearers of all industrial organizations were present.
