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PCMC seals four RMC plants in fresh crackdown on dust pollution
PCMC sealed four ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants during a special inspection drive as part of an ongoing crackdown on dust pollution. The action followed a prior week drive that sealed 14 RMC plants after inspecting 22 units across the city; in the latest drive, 10 plants were inspected and four were found in violation for dust-control lapses, poor housekeeping, and storing raw materials openly.
Why It Matters
The move shows ongoing municipal enforcement to curb air pollution and protect public health in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Timeline
2 Events
Current crackdown: four RMC plants sealed for dust-control violations
April 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, during a special inspection drive, PCMC sealed four ready-mix concrete plants for violations including failure to implement dust-control measures, poor housekeeping, and storing raw materials in the open. The sealed units were Pharande RMC plant in Moshi, Yash RMC plant in Chinchwad, Ram Group Crystal One RMC plant in Moshi, and Aswani Associates GK RMC plant in Pimple Saudagar. Officials inspected 10 RMC plants in Punawale, Moshi and Pimple Saudagar; other plants were directed to urgently implement pollution-control measures.
Last week's drive: 14 RMC plants sealed after inspecting 22 units
April 2026
In the previous enforcement drive, PCMC officials sealed 14 ready-mix concrete plants after inspecting 22 units across Pimpri-Chinchwad.