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Karnataka MLA orders action against Daroji Lake polluters, superstition
Karnataka MLA orders action against Daroji Lake polluters, superstition
The Ballari MLA has directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to take strict action against industries polluting Daroji Lake. The directive follows complaints about effluents being discharged into the lake, threatening…
The Story in Brief
The Ballari MLA has directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to take strict action against industries polluting Daroji Lake. The directive follows complaints about effluents being discharged into the lake, threatening local wildlife and water quality.
In a separate directive, the MLA ordered officials to stop the practice of isolating new mothers and infants in temporary sheds outside villages in the Gollarahatti settlements of Choranur. The practice is rooted in superstitious beliefs that endanger the health of mothers and newborns.
The Indian Opinion
Two local issues, one root cause: official indifference. The pollution of Daroji Lake has been flagged for years, yet industries continue dumping effluents. Similarly, the superstitious isolation of mothers persists despite decades of health campaigns. The question is not whether the MLA’s orders are correct, they are, but whether the district administration will enforce them or let them gather dust. Watch for the next compliance report the board files in court.
Source: deccanherald.com
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