Odisha Pollution control board hikes pollution charges for illegal dumping of solid waste by industrial units.

The Odisha State Pollution Control Board vide its office order dated 29th January 2021 has increased the pollution chargers from 500 to Rs.1000 per unit for illegal dumping of solid waste (non-hazardous waste) by the industrial unit.

The Government has earlier constituted a committee for fixation of pollution charges for discoursing illegal dumping by the industrial units.

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