ERODE: With the Central government proposing to allocate Rs. 200 crore as grant for the establishment of common effluent treatment plant (CETP) in Tirupur, the industrial associations in Erode, which is home to a large number of textile processing units, have started raising voices seeking funds for a similar project in the town.

Dyers have spent about Rs. 800 crore to establish effluent treatment plants

The increase to be effective from February 1

Tirupur: The Dyers Association of Tirupur (DAT) has decided to increase the dyeing charges following the rise in operational costs due to implementation of zero liquid discharge at the Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs).

Rise in cost of dyeing along with local dyeing units unable to accept all orders are cited as some of the reasons for the shift
MAJORITY of the garment manufacturers here have started approaching the dyeing units in Perundurai and Erode for colouring and washing, as the local dyeing units have not begun operations in full swing and are also charging high rates.

Legislators in Vidhan Sabha voiced concern over alarming increase in air and water pollution and demanded stringent action against those who were violating the laid norms.

Raises employment generation, allocation of natural gas issues.

The Tamil Nadu Government has made a strong pitch for Central aid to tackle the effluent problem faced by the dyeing units in Tirupur, which is a major hub for knitwear production, according to Union Minister for Textiles, Mr Dayanidhi Maran.

Two CETPs yet to get environment clearance

Concern over monitoring procedures

L. Renganathan

Industrial pollution-hit Karur farmers petition CM

Even wells have been rendered waste by effluents

Take steps to give compensation to affected persons