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North Chennai residents demand civic infrastructure, pollution control in Manali
North Chennai residents demand civic infrastructure, pollution control in Manali
Residents of north Chennai held a meeting on Sunday to demand civic infrastructure projects and pollution control measures in Manali, the most polluted area in Tamil Nadu according to a residents' federation.…
Residents of north Chennai held a meeting on Sunday to demand civic infrastructure projects and pollution control measures in Manali, the most polluted area in Tamil Nadu according to a residents' federation. The Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations, led by T.K. Shanmugam, submitted a list of demands including flood mitigation projects, a link road connecting Manali New Town, Sadayankuppam and Jyothi Nagar, and metro rail connectivity between Wimco Nagar, Ennore, Manali New Town and Madhavaram.
Residents complained about the poor condition of the Mathur Urban Community Health Centre, power supply issues, and problems with patta issuance. They also demanded restoration of damaged roads before the monsoon and an emergency response centre for Manali and Ennore. Mr. Shanmugam noted that the UN Human Rights Office has accepted a civil society report on pollution in north Chennai, where most of the state's polluting industries are located. Residents demanded a study on industrial pollution's health impact and CSR funding from polluting industries for local development.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Manali has been a pollution hotspot for decades, home to heavy industries including oil refineries and chemical plants. Tamil Nadu's Pollution Control Board has previously issued closure notices to units in the area, but enforcement has been inconsistent. The UN acceptance of the civil society report adds international pressure, though such reports rarely trigger binding action. The core demand for a white paper on local employment in industries reflects a long-standing grievance: companies operate in the area but largely hire from outside. The next step is whether the state government schedules an official response to the residents' charter of demands, which could set a timeline for projects like the metro rail link.
Source: thehindu.com
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