In case of existing industrial units, the PCB is communicating to them to obtain ‘consent to operate’ from it and such status will be given only when the industry sets up a fully operational ETP.
Massive construction works are going on along the Vizag-Bheemili Beach Road in violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms and ironically, it is the government bodies who are permiting suc
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Port City is rapidly falling prey to noise pollution, if the statistics available with the pollution control board are of any indication.
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) dated 08/03/2017 in the matter of Chaitanya Sravanthi Vs Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others regarding Visakhapatnam Port Trust from operating any coal cargo whether by way of import or export out of its unit at the Port Area.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kallpavalli Vriksha Pempakamdarula Vs. Union of India & Others dated 03/03/2017 regarding ecological and environmental loss as a result of the establishment of 55 windmills erected in the Kallpavalli, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. ENERCON India Limited was asked to pay an environmental compensation of Rs. 50 lakh.
Vijayawada has recorded an alarming depletion in groundwater resources, much to the dismay of the citizens.
Groundwater resources in the city used to be accessible at a depth of 25 feet
