THE Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) has been continuously monitoring the environmental compliance of industrial units operating within the Raipur region. Through surprise inspections conducted by its Regional Office, Raipur, the Board has been taking strict action against industries found violating environmental standards under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Between January 2025 and May 2026, extensive enforcement actions were carried out against industries located in Raipur, Baloda BazarBhatapara, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, and Gariaband districts under the jurisdiction of the Regional Office, Raipur. During this period, notices were issued to 94 polluting industries, while directions for closure of operations or disconnection of electricity supply were issued against 82 industries. Environmental compensation amounting to Rs 2,40,65,125 was imposed on 96 industries during the same period. Additionally, environmental compensation totaling Rs 51,02,323 was levied on 136 industries and institutions for transporting raw materials, finished products, and solid waste without covering them with tarpaulin. Furthermore, environmental compensation of Rs 12 lakh was imposed on two industries for unauthorised transportation and dumping of fly ash without prior approval.

 

Under the Government of India’s notified Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, and the State Government’s Chhattisgarh Plastic and Other NonBiodegradable Material Rules, 2023, the manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, and use of single-use plastic and other prohibited plastic products remain banned. In this regard, between January 2025 and May 2026, the Regional Office, Raipur, ordered the closure of one industry and imposed environmental compensation of Rs 87,500. A legal complaint was also filed against the concerned industry in court. Another industry was directed to cease production and was imposed environmental compensation of Rs 6,25,000. In addition, closure actions were taken against two other industries for violations of the prescribed regulations. To ensure continuous monitoring of ambient air quality in Raipur city, four Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) equipped with display boards and six National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP) stations are currently operational. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Raipur city was recorded at 65.38 in 2024, which declined to 62.86 in 2025, reflecting an improvement of approximately 4 percent in air quality.

 

This level falls within the satisfactory category and demonstrates the positive outcomes of ongoing pollution control measures and sustained environmental management efforts. The Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board has reiterated that strict action will continue against industries violating environmental norms. The Board remains committed to strengthening monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment across the State.