Srinagar, June 16 -- Srinagar- Eleven Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units in Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre (IGC), one of Kashmir's most important apple storage hubs, have been served closure notices by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (PCC) for alleged violations of environmental laws, including the absence of mandatory pollution-control infrastructure.

Official documents reveal that the Pollution Control Committee has initiated closure proceedings against several prominent cold storage units after inspections reportedly found serious deficiencies in environmental compliance, particularly the absence of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and composite pits required for management of wastewater generated duri...