The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revoked its closure directions on Radico Khaitan’s Uttar Pradesh (UP) plant. There has been no loss of production during this period due to the earlier closure directions. The company's grain plant, malt plant and bottling plants at Rampur, UP, continue to work at their original capacities in compliance with the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system.
Earlier, CPCB had directed the company to restrict its capacity of molasses plant for country liquor from 200 KLD to 77 KLD until June 30, 2019, while the company complies with the 'additional requirements' for its ZLD system. The CPCB had also levied an additional environmental compensation of Rs 1,18,80,000 in addition to Rs 27,00,000 already deposited by the Company without prejudice.
Radico Khaitan is taking suitable action to in compliance with the order.
Radico Khaitan (RKL) is one of the India's oldest and largest liquor manufacturers.
Company Name | CMP |
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United Spirits | 1153.00 |
United Breweries | 1843.55 |
Radico Khaitan | 1741.20 |
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