Over 100 businesses suspended in Tashkent for violating air pollution regulations

The decision followed large-scale inspections carried out jointly by the Ministry of Ecology, the Prosecutor General’s Office, and local authorities. As part of these control measures, 4,869 facilities were inspected to assess compliance with environmental standards.

The inspections were conducted under the Cabinet of Ministers’ directive of February 8, 2025, aimed at reducing emissions of smoke, dust, and toxic gases in the capital and its surrounding areas. To implement the directive, working groups comprising more than 300 specialists were established. These teams inspected greenhouses, industrial enterprises, construction material manufacturers, and social facilities across Tashkent city and the region.

Of the total facilities inspected:

• 595 were greenhouse farms (381 in Tashkent region and 214 in Tashkent city),
• 2,265 were social sector facilities,
• 1,998 were industrial and construction material enterprises.

The inspections revealed numerous violations of air protection laws, including the release of harmful chemical, physical, and biological substances into the atmosphere and the improper use of furnaces.

As a result:

• 106 businesses had their operations temporarily suspended,
• 58 greenhouse farms were fined,
• 387 facilities received official warnings to comply with ecological standards and to stop using plastic film, car tires, or plant waste as fuel.

Authorities emphasized that environmental inspections will continue systematically to ensure compliance and reduce the harmful impact of industrial and agricultural activities on air quality.