“Environmental degradation has been seen everywhere.” -SST 10th

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Steps to minimise environmental degradation:  (i) Optimum utilisation of equipments, adopting latest techniques.  (ii) Upgrading existing equipments.  (iii) Minimising waste generation by maximising ash utilization.  (iv) Providing green belts for nurturing ecological balance. (v) Reducing environmental pollution through ash pond management, water recycling system and liquid waste management.

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