Maharashtra Mandates Clean Fuel For Bhiwandi Textile Dyeing Units
The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for textile dyeing units in Bhiwandi to transition to cleaner fuels such as PNG, CNG and LPG as part of a broader strategy to reduce industrial pollution and improve environmental compliance across the state.
Announcing the measures in the State Assembly, Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde said textile dyeing units will no longer be permitted to use hazardous fuels, including plastic, wood and other solid waste, in their boilers. The move is aimed at curbing emissions from one of Maharashtra’s largest textile processing clusters.
Recognising the financial challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises, the state government will hold discussions with the Industry Department and local municipal bodies to explore subsidies and financial assistance for units shifting to cleaner energy sources.
According to the minister, Bhiwandi has 254 textile-related industries, of which 74 are classified under the Green category, while 54 dyeing and chemical processing units fall under the Orange category and remain under regular monitoring by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).
The announcement formed part of a wider pollution-control roadmap unveiled by the state government, which also includes a pilot environmental management programme for the industrial region of Chandrapur. The plan covers stricter enforcement of emission norms, environmental audits of thermal power plants, improved fly ash management and measures to reduce coal dust pollution.
The government said the initiatives are intended to encourage industries to adopt cleaner technologies while maintaining industrial growth and employment across the state.
