India, May 25 -- CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy has stressed on need to frame a new Act to control pollution in the state, especially in hazardous industries

Days after the Andhra Pradesh government contemplated the introduction of State Environment Improvement Act to check pollution and protect the environment in the backdrop of styrene gas leak in Vishakhapatnam that took place on May 7, some voices of dissent have emerged from state pollution control board officials.

During a review meeting last week, Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy stressed on the need to frame a new Act to control pollution levels in the state, especially in hazardous industries.

The new law, according to officials, is aimed at enacting stringent laws to reduce polluti...