SPV likely to implement Kuzhikandam creek remediation project
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Why in news
The Centre and Hindustan Insecticides Limited are collaborating to establish an effluent treatment plant for the polluted Kuzhikandam creek in Eloor under the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) program.
Background
The project aims to remediate the Kuzhikandam creek in Eloor, which was identified as heavily polluted by the Central Pollution Control Board. Funding will be shared with polluting industries based on the 'polluter pays principle' for the Eloor-Edayar stretch.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Body responsible for identifying the contamination in Kuzhikandam creek
- SchemeNational Clean Energy Fund (NCEF): The national initiative under which the remediation project is being funded
- FactPolluter Pays Principle: The governing principle for cost-sharing between the government and industrial units for remediation
- PlaceEloor-Edayar stretch: The specific geographical area targeted for industrial remediation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the efficacy of the 'polluter pays principle' in managing industrial pollution in ecologically sensitive zones like the Eloor-Edayar stretch.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Ensuring accurate quantification of industrial effluent contributions to creek contamination
- Fiscal mechanism: Balancing government funding with industrial liability to ensure rapid remediation of heavy pollution
Keywords: Polluter Pays Principle · Effluent Treatment · Environmental Remediation · Industrial Pollution · National Clean Energy Fund
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