Brick kilns told to shut for four months, upgrade to new technology

There are 101 brick kilns in the district.

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However, not even a single one has zig-zag technology installed. While 95 are located in Nuh, Punhara and Firozpur Jhirka in Mewat, six are located in areas close to Sohna road and Basai road. And greens say brick kilns are a significant source of air pollution.

"As some brick kilns are situated close to residential areas, they cause severe air pollution. Pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and suspended particulate matter are released in the atmosphere by brick kilns. I am glad that the authorities finally woke up to the issue," said Aseem Takyar, who has been filing RTIs regarding the issue.

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