Bold Action for Protection of Environment

Thanks to the officials of District Administration and T.N. Pollution Control Board – 32 dyeing units were demolished after removing the Machinery and Equipment because even after sealing these unlicensed units by the orders of Judicial authority, the units were playing hide and seek and befooling everyone in the process. The farmers in and around these factories were all the time complaining to the District Collector Sri Kamaraj that owners of these dyeing units were stealthily operating these units without any fear. It is heartening to note that Erode District Administtration took the initiative, followed it up with the decision of a Judicial authority and demolished those defaulting dyeing units to give permanent relief to the farmers and other villagers in the vicinity. The citizens of Erode District and Environmental Lobbyists should ensure that the District Administration's hands are strengthened and allowed to function freely and effectively like this in the days to come. One should appreciate such an initiative and timely action because very rarely we come across such activity on the part of executives these days. Air and water pollution is rampant without any fear throughout the country (Friday, April 22, 2011).