Sikkim Enforces Strict Measures Against Generator Pollution
The Sikkim Pollution Control Board now requires retrofitting of emission control devices on old generators as a condition for renewing operational consent. This move aims to address air quality concerns in Sikkim, with guidelines drawing from the Central Pollution Control Board and following a National Green Tribunal recommendation.
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The Sikkim Pollution Control Board has introduced a requirement for adding emission control devices to aging generators as part of their operational consent renewal process. These regulations apply to generators of 15 KVA and above, which have been in use for over 15 years and necessitate compliance with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards.
This initiative comes in response to the National Green Tribunal's call to incorporate generator-induced pollution into air quality strategies. Emphasizing Sikkim's ecological richness as a Himalayan biodiversity hub, the board highlights the urgency of implementing robust measures to safeguard air quality.
The directive warns against the continued use of obsolete generators beyond 15 years without the necessary upgrades, asserting that these affect local air quality. Such generators can only be operated following retrofitting and meeting strict emission standards, on a case-by-case basis.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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