Hundreds of chimneys dot the skyline at Kalbadevi

After the BMC dragged its feet on following the Chief Minister's orders to crack down on illegal jewellery-making units spewing out toxic gases in Kalbadevi and Bhuleshwar, the state Environment Department has now ordered the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to issue a reminder letter to the civic body. Satish Gavai, additional chief secretary, Environment Department, has also asked the MPCB to speed up action against the gold units causing pollution in the area.