APPCB warns Nellore rice mills on emissions, fines for violations

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APPCB Environmental Engineer Ashok Kumar conducting an awareness meeting for the rice mill owners at Rice Mill Owners Association Building in Nellore on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has urged the owners of 64 rice mills within Nellore city limits to operate their mills in compliance with the board’s guidelines and regulations. It has warned that heavy fines would be imposed on the mills if the dust emissions from their boilers cause air pollution in the city.

APPCB Environmental Engineer (EE) Ashok Kumar conducted an awareness meeting for the rice mill owners here on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised that every mill owner bears the responsibility of preventing pollution that could harm public health. He stated that these meetings were being organised following the suggestions of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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