Eco-clearances should be sped up by New Government
The new government to be formed at the Centre should put in place the speedy clearances and an industry-friendly regulatory regime, according to the Cement Manufacturers? Association (CMA). Environmental clearance, simple norms for transportation of solid waster and reasonable pollution standards are expected from the new government. There is a need to align pollution norms with local-specific issues and raw material requirements, he added. About 20-30 million tonnes of new capacity could be added to the industry this year taking the capacity to over 270 mt. The co-generation of power through waste heat recovery (WHR) system should be given renewable energy status.