Natural Draft Brick Kilns of Punjab to Convert to Induced Draft Brick Kilns


CHANDIGARH, MARCH 6: In order to check air pollution in non-attainment cities and towns across the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft action plan for conversion of natural draft brick kilns to induced draft brick kilns with rectangular shape and zigzag brick setting by Punjab State Council for Science & Technology. Brick kilns have been given till September 30, 2019, to make the conversion.  Read More

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