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Mathura Brick Kiln Industry Seeks UP Govt Help After Tauktae Effect
Brick kiln owners in Mathura have requested a waiver of royalty and GST from the UP government to survive the heavy losses faced due to cyclone Tauktae. Reportedly, each of the 250 kiln owners suffered a loss of Rs 8-12 lakhs with cascading effect on 50,000 workers due to early closure of the industry which goes on till mid-June. The District Brick Kiln Association also requested for free rations.
Tags: Brick-kiln, Mathura, Cyclone Tauktae, UP government, CM Yogi Adityanath
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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NGT Directs UP Govt to Keep Check on Illegal Operations of Brick Kilns
The National Green Tribunal has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to check for illegal operation of brick-kilns to prevent polluting air in the NCR region. The bench held that brick-kiln industry alone contributes to 5-7% of PM10 emissions. It had also slammed the state Chief secretary over violating earlier orders which prohibited the activity during COVID-19 lockdown. The petitions by Journalist Shailesh Singh and others alleged 600 brick-… read-more
Tags: NGT, Delhi-NCR, Air Pollution, Stubble Burning, Brick-kiln, illegal business, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Secretary, PM10
Courtesy: The Hindu
