Vijayawada: Deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, who handles Environment, has warned officials and others against misuse of the pollution control board for their personal gains. He called for involving youth and students in awareness campaigns and linking industries with academic institutions to strengthen pollution control research. Referring to widespread complaints about the functioning of the PCB, the deputy CM warned officials against allowing vested interests to misuse the PCB for their personal gains. “From the very first days of this government, we have reviewed PCB functioning and given clear directions. Our goal is to build a pollution control system that supports both economic growth and environmental safety,” he said.