PCMC issues more stringent guidelines for construction projects
Hindustan TimesPUNE: In a first, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation on Thursday introduced more stringent guidelines to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices in the twin city, officials said on Friday. The new rules attempt to address key concerns such as noise pollution, water conservation and waste management in the twin city, read the statement released on Friday. PCMC on Thursday introduced more stringent guidelines to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices in the twin city, officials said on Friday. ) While the PCMC has been operating a dedicated construction and demolition waste processing plant since 2023 which processes up to 150 metric tonnes of debris daily, under the new rules, developers have to use at least 10% of recycled material from this plant for non-structural purposes such as paving blocks in their projects.