Summary:
The meeting was also attended by the MC's Zonal Commissioner Swati Tiwana. Talwar said the residents of various colonies had been suffering due to pollution being caused by dyeing and washing units for a long time. The MLA said they had discussed the matter regarding ash emanating from the dyeing units and washing units and had given instructions to the officials concerned to take the required action against the erring units. If any factory is found violating the norms Punjab Pollution Control Board will take required action” he said. The owners of the factories had been asked to take the required steps to stop the pollution before the next meeting scheduled to be held on December 15..