On 17th February, 2022 Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized an Interactive Meeting on Environmental Issues with Mr. R. B. Barad, IAS Chairman, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Government of Gujarat to discuss environmental issues of industries. Shri A.V. Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB and the team of other senior officials also remained present in the meeting. The function was attended by GCCI Office Bearers & Executive Committee members, Past Presidents & other members of GCCI, Presidents & members of Regional Chambers and Association Members. Around 100+ participants actively participated in the meeting physically and through virtual mode.

Shri R.B.Barad, IAS shared information about the working of GPCB and provisions under Pollution Control Act. He also appealed to industrialists present in the meeting to follow provisions and conserve the environment. He also mentioned about the adoption of modernized modules by GPCB.

A compilation of key issues was submitted by GCCI to Shri R.B.Barad, which were discussed at length during the meeting. A copy of the issues discussed is attached herewith for reference. Additional queries were also raised by the participants. Shri R.B.Barad and Shri A.V.Shah responded to all the issues and assured positive consideration of the suggestions given.