PCMC notifies PMRDA over metro casting yard pollution

11 Dec 2023 CW Team

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued a notice to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) concerning pollution at the Metro casting yard. The notice addresses environmental concerns and seeks prompt action to mitigate the adverse effects on the local ecosystem.

The PCMC's notice emphasizes the critical need to address pollution emanating from the Metro casting yard, reflecting the municipality's commitment to environmental conservation and public health. The casting yard, a key component in the metro infrastructure development, has come under scrutiny for its potential impact on the surrounding air and water quality.

The notice serves as a regulatory intervention, urging the PMRDA to take corrective measures to curb pollution and ensure that the metro project aligns with environmental standards. The PCMC's proactive approach underscores the importance of balancing infrastructure development with environmental sustainability.

As cities expand their metro networks to enhance transportation, it becomes imperative to address the environmental implications of such projects. The notice to PMRDA signals a collective effort to enforce environmental norms and emphasizes the responsibility of infrastructure authorities to adopt eco-friendly practices in urban development. The collaborative response aims to safeguard the well-being of both residents and the environment as Pune continues its metro expansion.

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