Dec 02, 2024 10:49 PM IST
In accordance with activists of Kale Pani Da Morcha, their protest is aimed toward snapping the ‘illegal’ retailers’ of widespread effluent therapy vegetation into Buddha Nullah on the Tajpur highway in Ludhiana district.
Members of the Kale Pani Da Morcha have written to the deputy commissioner and police commissioner of Ludhiana, looking for permission for a peaceable protest aimed toward shutting down the “illegal” retailers of the widespread effluent therapy vegetation (CETPs) on Tajpur Street. The activists urged the authorities to make sure a confrontation-free atmosphere through the gathering, scheduled for Wednesday.
Activists are set to carry a protest on December 3 over the Buddha Nullah air pollution. (HT picture)
The protest stems from orders issued by the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB) on August 12 mandating closure of three CETP retailers related to dyeing industrial items. The Punjab Air pollution Management Board (PPCB) adopted this with directives on September 25 and 26 for his or her quick shutdown. Regardless of these orders, no motion has been taken to implement them, the activists alleged.
Jaskirat Singh, a member of the Morcha, identified that their prior criticism to the Tibba police station had additionally gone unaddressed. He careworn that neither technical nor authorized hurdles exist to implement the closure, because the Nationwide Inexperienced Tribunal (NGT) has not stayed the PPCB’s orders.
Kuldeep Khaira highlighted the environmental and well being hazards posed by “untreated” industrial effluents coming into the Buddha Nullah, a vital water supply for tens of millions in south Punjab and Rajasthan. “Toxic water is causing severe health issues for children, pregnant women and the elderly,” he mentioned, emphasising that authorities inaction violates Article 21 of the Structure, which ensures residents the precise to a wholesome atmosphere.
The activists famous their repeated appeals to the Punjab authorities and the chief minister for intervention had been ignored. They acknowledged that defending rivers and the atmosphere is a constitutional responsibility underneath Article 48A and Article 51A(g).
To forestall any untoward incidents, the group requested ample police safety through the protest, citing threats from sure trade representatives. “Our cause is noble — to safeguard Punjab’s environment, rivers and water for future generations. We call for discipline and adherence to the law,” the activists mentioned, urging authorities to facilitate a peaceable gathering.