India, June 12 -- Gurugram

The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has sealed 47 ready-mix concrete plants operating across Gurugram in the first week of June, over rampant violations of environmental norms and causing severe dust pollution, officials aware of the matter said.

Officials said that despite prior notice, the plants failed to take corrective action, prompting stringent enforcement.

Vishal, assistant environment engineer at HSPCB North, Gurugram, who goes by a single name, said, "At some of the locations, pollution control equipment had either not been installed or was not functioning effectively, leading to constant complaints about increased air pollution in surrounding areas. Some lacked CCTV cameras which are ...