The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) published the Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing units May 12, 2023.
Key facts
- The stone crusher sector is responsible for significant fugitive dust emissions and causes severe air pollution.
- The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) banned the operation of the stone crusher units, along with brick kilns and hot mix plants, under the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
- The CPCB document outlines ways to measure source emissions, store materials and other general principles to combat air pollution from stone crushing units.
