Centre Relaxes Rules on Sulphur Dioxide Emission Controls in TPP
On 12th July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification, significantly relaxing the rules for installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems in India’s thermal power plants (TPPs).
- The new policy exempts nearly 78% of all TPP units from installing FGD technology, potentially impacting air quality and public health.
What are Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Systems?
- FGDs are pollution control technologies designed to remove sulphur dioxide (SO₂) from flue gases produced by coal-based thermal power plants.
- SO₂ emissions contribute to the formation of secondary particulate matter (PM2.5), which is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.
- The original mandate ....
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