Summary:
A huge swathe of agriculture land has been destroyed by its hazardous chemical. Many villages in Olpad taluka have been affected due to water pollution caused by the unit. Recently, three tankers laden with hazardous chemical waste from the company was caught dumping the material at Ummala village in Bharuch. However, Gujarat Pollution Control Board is not taking action against the company.”Darshan Naik, leader of GKS, said, “At the dharna programme, we would demand permanent closure of the cyanide manufacturing company in Olpad. Tens of hundreds of people living in nearby villages in Olpad have been affected due to water pollution..