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Uniform emission norms for thermal plants impractical: Power Ministry tells Environment Ministry

Uniform emission norms for thermal plants impractical: Power Ministry tells Environment Ministry
Uniform emission norms for thermal plants impractical: Power Ministry tells Environment Ministry
The power ministry has also told the environment ministry that simultaneous ordering and contracting of emission-control gear by all power plants could lead to an artificial surge in equipment prices.

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The power ministry has suggested that the environment ministry review deadlines for installation of pollution-control equipment by thermal power plants by prioritising areas with high-risk air quality, a senior official told ET.

New Delhi: Uniform emission norms for coal-based power plants are impractical and India should instead adopt a graded implementation approach aimed at maintaining good air quality across the country, the power ministry has told the environment ministry.The power ministry has suggested that the environment ministry review deadlines for installation of pollution-control equipment by thermal power plants by prioritising areas with high-risk air
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