Rahul Sahai Chair , Co Chairs of PHDCCI Calls on Vasu Yadav, Chairman of the J&K State Pollution Control Committee

Rahul Sahai, Chairman of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu Chapter along with Co Chairs Raj dua , Ashsih Jain Senior members Kuldeep Gupta , Vinod Gupta met and extended thier gratitude to Shri Vasu Yadav, Chairman of the J&K State Pollution Control Committee, for the opportunity to present the concerns of the industrial sector in Jammu. In the context of the NCSS package, he has raised key issues for the smooth functioning of both existing and new industries.

One of the primary requests is the expedited clearance of all pending Consent to Establish (CTE) cases under the NCSS 2021 Central package, ensuring that no unit misses the registration deadline of 30th September 2024. Sahai also addressed the difficulties faced by industrial units operating Diesel Generator (D.G.) sets above 800 KW capacity. The current regulations mandate retrofitting emission control devices in such units, but there are concerns due to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) order, which restricts retrofitting to engines up to 800 KW. In light of this, Sahai requested that the J&K SPCB provide clear instructions for smooth processing of these consents.

Additionally, Sahai sought clarification on the consent requirements for warehouses, particularly those used as fulfillment centers for consumer goods. As these warehouses do not generate pollution, he emphasized that enforcing consent mechanisms would add unnecessary compliance burdens and hinder the government’s Ease of Doing Business initiative. He also highlighted the potential issue of shifting warehouse activities from the White to the Green category, which would impose additional costs and challenges on businesses that do not contribute to pollution. Finally, he called for a time-bound resolution of cases involving small industries, such as single-owner sawmills, to support their operations.

Rahul Sahai concluded by expressing hope for a positive response from the J&K State Pollution Control Committee to address these critical industrial issues.

Shri Vasu Yadav, Chairman of the J&K State Pollution Control Committee assured delegation of PHDCCI Jammu  that all the issues will be resolved and said regular interactions are very important to address issues .