Cachar admin hosts meeting with brick kiln owners: Emphasis on compliance and sustainability

way2barak, November 27 : In a groundbreaking move to revamp the brick kiln industry, the Cachar District Administration, under the leadership of District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, convened a meeting to address legal, environmental, and ethical issues plaguing the sector.

The meeting, held in the Old Conference Hall of DC’S office, witnessed the participation of senior officials, including Antara Sen, Additional District Commissioner (Magistracy), Circle Officers Rituparna Bhadra (Lakhipur Revenue Circle) and Maria Tanim (Sonai Revenue Circle), along with Assistant Commissioner Praveen Kumar Mahato and Arabinda Das, Regional Executive Engineer I/C of the Pollution Control Board. The diverse representation underscored the administration’s multi-faceted approach to ensuring sustainability and compliance within the industry.

Key directives issued during the meeting included mandatory compliance with legal requirements such as obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs), royalty payments, and pollution control certifications. The administration also reiterated its commitment to labor welfare, urging strict adherence to labor laws and emphasizing zero tolerance for child labor. The Child Protection Department pledged stringent action against violators to safeguard children’s rights.

On the environmental front, the district administration advocated for the adoption of advanced technologies like zigzag and vertical kilns to enhance energy efficiency and significantly reduce emissions. Circle Officers were tasked with closely monitoring the implementation of these eco-friendly practices to ensure industry-wide compliance.

Addressing the gathering, District Commissioner Mridul Yadav highlighted the critical importance of balancing industrial development with environmental sustainability and social accountability. He called for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to create a future where economic growth aligns harmoniously with ethical and ecological considerations.

The outcomes of this pivotal meeting are set to redefine the operational standards of the brick kiln industry in Cachar. Stakeholders expressed unanimous support for the administration’s vision of fostering a cleaner, safer, and more compliant industry, marking a new chapter of sustainable progress in the region.

Cachar District’s forward-thinking measures showcase its unwavering commitment to creating a sustainable industrial ecosystem, setting an inspiring precedent for others to follow.
This is stated in a press release issued from Regional office of Information & Public Relations Barak valley Zone Silchar Assam .