Gobingarh, April 22: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has initiated “Mission Clean Air Mandi Gobindgarh” to tackle deteriorating air quality in one of the state’s primary industrial hubs. During a high-level meeting on Wednesday, Chairperson Reena Gupta and other senior officials outlined a data-driven strategy to bring the city into compliance with national ambient air quality standards. The mission identifies road dust, vehicle exhaust, and industrial emissions as the primary pollutants.
The board has presented a set of time-bound recommendations for various stakeholder departments, including the NHAI and PWD. Chairperson Gupta stated that the initiative is a collaborative, mission-mode effort rather than a fault-finding exercise. She affirmed that while the PPCB is leading the charge, the active support of the district administration is critical for achieving measurable improvements in the local environment over the next 12 months.
As part of the launch, officials visited several induction furnace units that have successfully implemented advanced secondary emission control systems. These technologies, developed by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology, are expected to significantly reduce particulate matter. The PPCB maintained its commitment to facilitate the widespread adoption of these systems across the industrial cluster to ensure cleaner air for the residents of Mandi Gobindgarh.
Progress on the mission will be monitored through quarterly reviews led by the Regional Office in Fatehgarh Sahib. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sona Thind and other district leaders affirmed their cooperation in addressing infrastructure gaps and traffic congestion. The PPCB declared that by focusing on inter-departmental coordination and regular field inspections, the state aims to achieve a sustained and visible reduction in pollution levels within the priority city.
