Dakshina Kannada DC should have concern about plight of Jokatte, Kenjar residents, says samiti
Residents of Jokatte and Kenjar are urging the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner to address their health issues linked to air pollution from a nearby Coke-Sulphur unit. The Jokatte Nagarika Horata Samiti has initiated an indefinite agitation to expedite the acquisition of land for a green buffer zone. District officials have stated that the government has approved the land acquisition package, which includes rehabilitation and employment for affected families.
- ▪Residents of Jokatte and Kenjar are facing serious health issues due to air pollution from the Coke-Sulphur unit.
- ▪The Jokatte Nagarika Horata Samiti is demanding the acquisition of 27 acres of land for a green buffer zone.
- ▪District officials confirmed that the government has approved the land acquisition package, including rehabilitation for affected families.
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Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan should have concern about the plight of the residents of Jokatte and Kenjar and immediately settle the pending issue of acquisition of land by MRPL for creating green buffer zone for latter’s Coke-Sulphur unit, said convener of Jokatte Nagarika Horata Samiti Muneer Katipalla in Mangaluru on Tuesday.Speaking on the second day of the indefinite agitation launched by the samiti in Jokatte, Mr. Katipalla said Jokatte and Kenjar residents have been facing serious health issues from air pollution caused by the Coke Sulphur unit. The issue of acquiring land for creating green buffer zone between the unit and affected areas has been pending for a long time.“The DC should have concern for affected families and resolve the issue,” Mr.
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