Environment Minister warns polluting industries during inspection in Erode
The Environment Minister V. Rajeev conducted an inspection of various industrial units in Erode, emphasizing the need for compliance with pollution-control regulations. He warned that strict actions would be taken against any industries discharging untreated effluents. The Minister also reviewed the functioning of effluent treatment plants and directed improvements to ensure efficient operation and water reuse.
- ▪Minister V. Rajeev inspected dyeing, bleaching, and tannery units in Erode.
- ▪He warned of stringent actions against industries violating pollution-control norms.
- ▪The Minister emphasized the importance of efficient operation of effluent treatment facilities.
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Minister for Environment and Climate Change V. Rajeev on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) inspected dyeing and bleaching units, a tannery, an edible oil refinery and waterbodies in different parts of the district and warned of stringent action against industries found violating pollution-control norms.The Minister visited dyeing and bleaching units in Karungalpalayam, Vairapalayam and Sunnambu Odai, a tannery in R.N. Pudur and an edible oil refinery in Moolakarai. During the inspection, he reviewed the functioning of effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems in the industrial units.
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