BIG NEWS: TNPCB’S HUGE ACTION AGAINST VEDANTA STERLITE

Two days after the major controversy in Tamil Nadu over the Sterlite factory in Thoothukudi, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has ordered for closure of production operations at the copper smelter. The TNPCB has further ordered for disconnection of power supply to Sterlite copper.

This decision comes after the Sterlite’s failure to comply with certain conditions imposed in the previous renewal issued to the unit. This meant that a renewal license to the company this year will not be issued.

This drastic step was taken by the TNPCB after its Joint Chief Environmental Engineer found that the unit was carrying out activities to resume its production operation and recommended closure after disconnecting the power and water supply to the factory.