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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Green ‘lungs' to breathe fresh air into Lko's pollution hotspots
With a view to combating air pollution, nearly 1.5 lakh saplings will be planted around industrial units, malls, and residential projects across the state capital. These green buffers are intended to function as 'lungs' for the city, especially in high-pollution zones, officials said. According to JP Maurya, regional officer of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), Lucknow, the target for the city is 1,49,000 saplings. These will be planted around 15 major industrial and commercial entities, including factories in the automobile, dairy, pesticide, biomedical, and torch manufacturing sectors, as well as some shopping malls and housing projects. Each entity has been assigned specific plantation targets, and the drive will commence in the first week of July, coinciding with the onset of the monsoon, Maurya said. 'The saplings will be provided free of cost. The forest department is supplying the saplings which we will distribute to the industries. This initiative is part of the state government's broader push to increase green cover,' he added. According to UPPCB data, most of the factories contributing to pollution are located in the rural and semi-urban belts of the city, including areas like Dewa Road, Mohanlalganj, Nadarganj, Sultanpur Road, Bakshi Ka Talab, Bijnor Road, Baghamau, and Kursi Road. Messer Banaskantha Cooperative Milk Union Limited (Amul Milk) on Sultanpur Road has been directed to plant the highest number of saplings (35,000) within its premises. 'We have already started the drive from today (Thursday) on the occasion of World Environment Day. Once we receive the rest of the saplings, we will plant them around the campus,' Dinesh Chaudhary, regional head of the dairy plant in Lucknow, told HT. Likewise, another factory, UP Asbestos Limited in Mohanlalganj, has been given a target of planting 5,000 saplings. 'We are yet to receive the saplings. We plan to plant them around the factory premises,' Sunil Mehta, a representative of the unit, said. 'It is mandatory for these entities to plant trees equivalent to at least 35% of their campus area, or an equivalent number at another designated location. Non-compliance will lead to issuance of notices and further action by UPPCB,' Maurya said, adding each sapling will be geo-tagged to enable tracking and monitoring. Calling it a wonderful initiative, Chetan Bhalla, national vice-president of Indian Industries Association (IIA) said, 'This move will not only increase green cover, but will also help elevate the image of the city when foreign delegates visit these units for business purposes. Like better roads and connectivity to industries, green cover is equally significant. 'IIA promotes plantation drives and apart from the government's initiative, we individually organise such campaigns,' he added.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UP reports 68% improvement in river, reservoir water quality: UPPCB
Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) undertook a series of effective measures to enhance the water quality of rivers and reservoirs across the state. As a result, UPPCB's 2024 report reveals 68.8% improvement in water purity across state compared to 2023. "This reflects the success of sustained initiatives, stringent monitoring and special campaigns led by the state govt to combat water pollution," said an official. The UPPCB conducted water quality tests at 176 locations throughout the state in 2024, recording improvements at 120 sites. Under flagship initiatives such as the Namami Gange Mission and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Uttar Pradesh ramped up its capacity for wastewater treatment. As of April 2025, a total of 152 STPs have been installed, of which 141 are fully operational and 126 are in compliance with the prescribed environmental standards. While 6 STPs are currently in the testing phase, 15 are expected to reach full operational capacity shortly. Despite this, challenges persist in certain regions. To address these issues, the govt and local administration are working in tandem to ensure full compliance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salford This Tip Helps Ease Joint Pain Fast Jupiter Labs Learn More Undo In its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, the UPPCB took strict action against non-compliant STPs. Between Oct 2022 and Apr 2025, environmental fines totalling ₹11.8 crore were imposed on erring STPs. However, only ₹7.30 lakh has been recovered so far, prompting the board to focus on strengthening the penalty recovery mechanism. The CM has placed special emphasis on the restoration and conservation of major rivers, such as Ganga, Yamuna and Gomti, as well as smaller water bodies.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protecting environment a shared responsibility of govt, people: CM
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that protecting environment is not just the govt's responsibility, but a shared duty of the entire society. "The goal to increase the state's green cover to 20% by 2030 will only be successful if tree plantation becomes a people's movement," the CM said while addressing a high-level review meeting of the department of environment, forest and climate change, and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). He directed officials to ensure full preparation, coordination, and public participation for the upcoming plantation drive, scheduled from July 1 to 7. As part of this campaign, the state aims to plant 35 crore saplings in 2025. Yogi directed ministers of both the departments to conduct thorough reviews of pre-plantation preparations and to keep a minimum of 50 crore saplings ready in nurseries. He said that the plantation include a wide variety of species—fruit-bearing, shade-giving, medicinal, and timber trees—to ensure maximum biodiversity . The CM also highlighted the implementation of a comprehensive 'River Rejuvenation Campaign' which will include plantation along both banks of major rivers in the state. "Planned plantations will be undertaken along vacant lands on both sides of expressways — whether under construction, proposed, or operational," he said. Highlighting the issue of excessive silt in rivers coming from Nepal, Yogi called for exploring the possibility of river channelization. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo He directed that reputed institutions like IIMs be engaged to analyse the multi-dimensional impact of the campaign. "UP is rich in biodiversity. Every district has its own unique features and there is the need to properly document all these elements. A 'biodiversity register' should be prepared in every gram panchayat and urban local body," he said. The CM said that 'Green Chaupals' should be organised in all gram panchayats and urban bodies across Uttar Pradesh to promote eco-friendly lifestyles, encourage agroforestry and sustainable farming models, and revive traditional environmental knowledge. He said that at least one 'village forest' (gram van) must be established in every village. Addressing human-wildlife conflict as a highly sensitive issue, the CM instructed officials to install solar fencing in districts like Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, and Bijnor. He said that vacant posts in all forest service cadres be filled promptly. While reviewing the status of Kukrail Night Safari, the CM instructed that the contractor selection process be completed within a week. He appreciated the concept of the proposed forestry and horticulture university and said that its infrastructure should reflect its core theme. The CM expressed happiness over the fact that out of the 6,327 Gangetic dolphins found in India, 2,397 are in Uttar Pradesh.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
22 hotels, banquet halls fined for flouting pollution norms
Ghaziabad: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has imposed fines worth over Rs 7 crore on 22 hospitality units, including malls, hotels, banquets and restaurants, across the district for violating environmental norms. Of these, three units were permanently shut. In a status report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the pollution board stated that of the 165 units that were inspected, 22 had not obtained consent to operate (CTO) under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The measures taken were in compliance with an NGT order issued in Aug 2024, following a plea by activists Pradeep Dahalyia and Prasoon Pant. The petitioners had filed the plea in 2023, and NGT had directed UPPCB to take action if the required environmental consents were not obtained by hospitality units by Dec 2024. A joint committee constituted by the district magistrate has also disconnected electricity and sealed DG sets, the report stated.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Soon, STPs across UP to be monitored every day for output
LUCKNOW Soon, the output of sewage treatment plants (STPs) across UP will be monitored every day by a cell under the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). This follows concerns over reports of high fecal coliform levels in river water during the Mahakumbh that saw over 66 crore devotees taking a holy dip over a period of 45 days. The state has 152 STPs with a total capacity of 4651 MLD, monitored by different agencies at local/district leveland. As of now, the reports about their efficiency to remove pollutants from water is updated weekly or once/twice a week. However, the STP cell, likely to be formed in a month, will collect data of these plants and monitor their performance daily, thereby promoting swift repair in case of any malfunction. It will comprise UPPCB officials, technical experts and others. 'In case any STP gets defunct or its capacity gets reduced due to technical snag, the information will come as alert to the cell and action will be initiated the same day,' said a UPPCB official. Currently, daily accountability is missing as defunct STPs are managed at the local level with no state level monitoring in place. 'But this will not be the case anymore. Each STP will be monitored every day, and a report will be submitted, stating reduction in its capacity, if any,' said the officer. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has given the nod to the formation of the STP cell. Chairing a recent review meeting of the UPPCB, he had told officials, 'The UPPCB will have a separate cell for solid, liquid, bio-medical and hazardous waste management.' During Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, concerns were raised over untreated sewage discharge into the Ganga and Yamuna. While measures such as temporary STPs and use of advanced oxidation techniques were brought in to address the issue, some STPs could not maintain the required water quality as per standards.
