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Meghalaya Launches Pilot Project to Tackle Air Pollution in Byrnihat
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 06:10 AM
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The Meghalaya government has announced a pilot initiative aimed at reducing air pollution in the town of Byrnihat.
The Meghalaya government has unveiled a pilot project designed to curb air pollution in the town of Byrnihat. The initiative will focus on monitoring pollutant levels and testing practical mitigation measures.
Byrnihat, situated in the eastern part of the state, has reported elevated pollution readings in recent months, prompting state authorities to act.
Under the pilot, the government plans to install monitoring stations and evaluate solutions such as green belts, traffic regulation, and emission controls for local industries.
Officials said the project will serve as a model for other regions in Meghalaya and could lead to broader implementation if the results prove successful.
Byrnihat, situated in the eastern part of the state, has reported elevated pollution readings in recent months, prompting state authorities to act.
Under the pilot, the government plans to install monitoring stations and evaluate solutions such as green belts, traffic regulation, and emission controls for local industries.
Officials said the project will serve as a model for other regions in Meghalaya and could lead to broader implementation if the results prove successful.