Meghalaya Orders Immediate Shutdown of Unauthorised Brick Kilns in West Garo Hills

The Meghalaya administration in West Garo Hills has ordered the immediate shutdown of all brick kilns operating without environmental clearance, citing concerns over air pollution and health risks to workers and local residents. The directive, issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal on March 14 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, follows instructions from the National Green Tribunal to maintain air quality standards. The order was issued urgently and has taken effect immediately.