Shree Amba Maheshwari Seva Belief, Mulihithlu, has urged the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner to place an finish to foul odor emanating from fishmeal factories on the southern financial institution of Netravati river at Ullal close to Mangaluru.
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Shree Amba Maheshwari Seva Belief, Mulihithlu, has urged the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner to place an finish to foul odor emanating from fishmeal factories at Ullal, situated on the southern financial institution of Netravati river, thus eliminating the extreme nuisance being triggered to residents of southern Mangaluru.
In a letter to Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan on September 24, Belief President A Seetharam expressed the anguish of residents of Bolar, Mulihithlu, Jeppu and surrounding areas who’re affected by the odour emanating from the fishmeal factories.
Whereas the fishmeal and fish oil factories course of fish, foul odor emanates and spreads throughout the area, together with these situated on the northern financial institution of Netravati river. Folks really feel it troublesome to breath and the susceptible group, together with the aged, the sick and the kids, battle so much, he mentioned.
The state of affairs worsens yearly throughout the fishing season. Regardless of a number of complaints, the difficulty has remained unresolved. The odour has grow to be a critical well being concern for the residents. Persons are struggling to deal with its influence, he claimed.
Mr. Seetharam mentioned, “As a accountable native belief, actively concerned in helping the Municipal Company in cleanliness efforts, we goal to set a constructive instance for different wards. Nevertheless, the continuing subject with the fish oil manufacturing unit undermines our efforts to keep up a clear and wholesome atmosphere locally.”
He urged the DC to take up the matter on prime precedence and take needed steps to mitigate the well being hazards brought on by the factories.
NGT had ordered penalties
In 2016, the Southern Bench of the Nationwide Inexperienced Tribunal at Chennai had imposed fines starting from ₹5 lakh to ₹8 lakh on 13 fishmeal items at Ullal for polluting the Netravati estuary by releasing untreated effluents.
In 2022, the Dakshina Kannada district administration, below the path of Karnataka State Air pollution Management Board, had ordered closure of 15 fishmeal items, together with 13 in Ullal, for unabated air and water air pollution below the Air and Water (Prevention and Management of Air pollution) Act.
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