Srinagar, Oct. 18 -- Several industrial associations across the Kashmir Valley have expressed concern over the recent notices issued by the Regional Director (Kashmir) of the J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) to a number of industrial units for alleged non-compliance related to 'Consent to Establish' and 'Consent to Operate' requirements.

According to Syed Fazal Illahi, President of the Kashmir Small Scale Industrial Association (Baghi Ali Mardan Khan), the notices have been issued to a large number of enterprises within their industrial estate, creating apprehension among entrepreneurs.

"The tone of the notices is concerning, as units have been termed as operating without authorization without being given an opportunity to respon...