Cigarette butt disposal: KSPCB warns ITC

Category : Pollution | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2026-07-27 09:52:29

BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has stepped up action against ITC Ltd for alleged non-compliance with National Green Tribunal (NGT) directions and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines on the scientific collection and disposal of cigarette and bidi butts. Internal documents accessed by TNIE reveal that the pollution board had repeatedly sought compliance from the company.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/27/cigarette-butt-disposal-kspcb-warns-itc