He also said that the Assam Pollution Control Board was taking measures to improve the environmental quality after preparing an action plan.Byrnihat has two sides, falling in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) and Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi districts. The high pollution levels in the town are affecting both states. There are 35 industrial units on the Assam side and 27 on the Meghalaya side that cause air pollution.The town has mostly ferro alloy and coke industries. The statement by Sangma followed concerns expressed by people and environmentalists over high pollution levels in the town. The Meghalaya government shut down seven industrial units operating in Byrnihat for flouting environmental norms, with Sangma directing the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) to continue its surprise inspections.Recently, Meghalaya suggested a joint mechanism with Assam to improve air quality in Byrnihat.”Taking into consideration the presence of air-polluting industries in the Byrnihat area, both in Meghalaya and Assam, a coordinated and holistic approach from both states is essential in addressing the air pollution crisis,” the MSPCB said.
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