Archive · 28 May 2025
Telangana Pollution Board Shuts Lead Recycling Unit
A company in India that recycles lead batteries was caught breaking environmental rules.
They added machines without permission and didn't follow safety procedures for handling dangerous waste.
They were also found to be storing hazardous lead slag outside, which is bad for the soil and water.
The company didn't keep good records and didn't do health checks for its workers.
Because of these problems, the government shut the company down to protect the environment and people's health.
Jitin Enterprises, a lead battery recycling facility, was shut down by the Telangana Pollution Control Board.
The facility violated the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
The company illegally operated extra rotary furnaces without consent.
Lead slag was stored openly, leading to spillage into agricultural land.
The unit failed to adhere to several environmental safety regulations.
- Who
- The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) ordered Jitin Enterprises.
- What
- The Telangana Pollution Control Board ordered the closure of Jitin Enterprises.
- When
- Following a recent inspection by the TGPCB.
- Where
- At Nandigama in Kothur mandal in Rangareddy district, Telangana.
- Why
- Due to multiple violations of environmental regulations.
- Type of Unit
- Lead battery recycling facility
- Location
- Nandigama, Kothur mandal, Rangareddy district, Telangana
- Company
- Jitin Enterprises
- Violation of
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
- Consent for Operation
- Until May 31, 2025, for 672 kg/day lead ingots
- Environmental Damage
- Open storage of lead slag leading to spillage
- Additional Violations
- Failure to develop green belts, monitor the environment, track water usage