Uttar Pradesh: 2 factories fined for causing pollution in Muzaffarnagar

According to UPCB regional officer Ankit Singh, a fine of ₹6,250 per day (now on) has been imposed on Vinayak Industries located on Jansath road.

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has imposed fines on two factories in Muzaffarnagar after receiving complaints regarding air pollution.

2 factories fined for causing pollution in Muzaffarnagar. (File photo for representational purposes)

According to UPCB regional officer Ankit Singh, a fine of ₹6,250 per day (now on) has been imposed on Vinayak Industries located on Jansath road.

In another case, the board imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on a factory of brown sugar on Jolly road, which uses plastic waste in its production, causing pollution.