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The health impact as per letter of the CMO dated 16.06.2021, showing 100% increase in diseases, is mentioned. The carrying capacity has been found to be in the negative due to existing high pollution load. It has been https://airqualitynews.com/2020/08/13/the-link-between-air-pollution-and-covid- 19/http://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=107487 recommended that new stone crushing units and non-compliant units may not be allowed. The remaining may be allowed subject to safeguards such as water sprinkling, covering of the conveyor belt to minimize dust generation, paving of the roads to minimize pollution during transportation and undertaking regular health survey. The report also mentions need for further study to ascertain the number and capacity of stone crushers which could be allowed in the light of ambient air quality and also source apportionment study. The operative part of the report is reproduced below: