Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 27: Chairman of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu Chapter, Rahul Sahai along with Co-Chairpersons Raj Dua, Ashish Jain senior members Kuldeep Gupta, Vinod Gupta called on Vasu Yadav, Chairman of the J&K State Pollution Control Committee, to present the concerns of the industrial sector in Jammu.
While referring to the NCSS package during meeting, the delegation raised key issues for the smooth functioning of both existing and new industries.
One of the primary requests is the expedited clearance of all pending Consent to Establish (CTE) cases under the NCSS 2021 Central package, ensuring that no unit misses the registration deadline of September 30, 2024.
Sahai addressed the difficulties faced by industrial units operating Diesel Generator (D.G.) sets above 800 KW capacity.
The current regulations mandate retrofitting emission control devices in such units, but there are concerns due to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) order, which restricts retrofitting to engines up to 800 KW. In light of this, Sahai requested that the J&K SPCB provide clear instructions for smooth processing of these consents.
Sahai sought clarification on the consent requirements for warehouses, particularly those used as fulfilment centers for consumer goods. As these warehouses do not generate pollution, he emphasized that enforcing consent mechanisms would add unnecessary compliance burdens and hinder the government’s Ease of Doing Business initiative.
He also highlighted the potential issue of shifting warehouse activities from the White to the Green category, which would impose additional costs and challenges on businesses that do not contribute to pollution. He called for a time-bound resolution of cases involving small industries, such as single-owner sawmills, to support their operations.
Sahai expressed hope for a positive response from the J&K State Pollution Control Committee to address these critical industrial issues.
Vasu Yadav, assured delegation of PHDCCI Jammu that all the issues will be resolved and said regular interactions are very important to address issues.
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