Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: While industrial wastes have been major concerns for industrial pollution, the Odisha government is all set to bring new guidelines on their proper management and disposal.
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari told reporters on Tuesday said that disposal of solid and liquid waste materials from industrial units has emerged as a major challenge in several districts whereas the ways they are dealt with are not environmental friendly.
Underlining pollution due to industrial wastes and effluents, Pujari said Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Angul, Sambalpur and Jajpur are at alarming state regarding environmental pollution.
Mentioning the futuristic roadmap on containing environmental hazards attributed by the industrial wastes , the Minister said a high-level meeting is slated to be held soon wherein the revised set of guideline will be laid down for it.
Commissioner (North) on November 10 to discuss measures required for disposal of ash and other waste released by thermal power plants at different places.
Subsequently, a state-level meeting will also be held to prepare fresh guidelines as the state government wants to come out with new advisory for industrial units as part of measures to curb air and water pollution, he added.
