The Hindu·3 min read·medium
NGT orders fire safety audit of hazardous waste treatment facilities across Tamil Nadu
T
The Hindu Bureau
✦AI Summary
The National Green Tribunal has ordered a comprehensive fire safety audit of all industrial waste facilities in Tamil Nadu following a major fire at a hazardous waste site. The tribunal emphasized the need for stricter storage protocols for combustible materials to prevent future environmental hazards.
The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), in coordination with the Fire and Rescue Services Department, to undertake a comprehensive fire safety audit of all industrial waste storage and treatment facilities in the State.
environmentpolitics
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in