KSPCB issues notices to 9 factories in Koppal
Koppal: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued notices of proposed directions (NPDs) to nine factories in the district for allegedly violating conditions stipulated in the consent agreements signed with the board.
Deputy commissioner Dr Suresh B Itnal, in a report submitted to the govt, said further action would be taken after KSPCB conducts another inspection based on the reply submitted by the factories. He said the district administration has also initiated action in connection with the issue.
Acting on the directions of the pollution control board, the district administration sealed two factories on May 21, and issued closure notices to three others. Officials said further action would be taken after receiving the required approval.
Developments come amid an ongoing agitation by the Jilla Bachao Andolan Samiti and Koppal Parisara Hitarakshana Vedike, which have been staging a dharna for the past 209 days, demanding the closure of polluting industries and opposing expansion of factories in the district.
Following widespread media reports on pollution-related issues and concerns over the impact of industrial expansion, the chief minister’s special duty officer directed Koppal district administration to submit a detailed report to the govt.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026
Deputy commissioner Dr Suresh B Itnal, in a report submitted to the govt, said further action would be taken after KSPCB conducts another inspection based on the reply submitted by the factories. He said the district administration has also initiated action in connection with the issue.
Acting on the directions of the pollution control board, the district administration sealed two factories on May 21, and issued closure notices to three others. Officials said further action would be taken after receiving the required approval.
Developments come amid an ongoing agitation by the Jilla Bachao Andolan Samiti and Koppal Parisara Hitarakshana Vedike, which have been staging a dharna for the past 209 days, demanding the closure of polluting industries and opposing expansion of factories in the district.
Following widespread media reports on pollution-related issues and concerns over the impact of industrial expansion, the chief minister’s special duty officer directed Koppal district administration to submit a detailed report to the govt.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026
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