Industrial associations in Indore have issued strong advisories to member units following the Bhagirathpura water contamination incident. They are urging strict compliance with effluent disposal norms across key industrial zones.
Sanwer Road Industrial Area Gets Clear Directives
The Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh (AIMP) has taken immediate action. President Yogesh Mehta confirmed that clear instructions went out to industries located in the Sanwer Road industrial area.
AIMP directed all industries to follow the prescribed protocol when transferring effluents to the common effluent treatment plant (CETP) in Sector F at Sanwer Road. Mehta provided details on the current infrastructure.
Most Sectors Already Connected via Pipelines
"Except for Sectors A and D, industries in all other sectors are connected through dedicated pipelines for transporting effluents to the treatment plant," Mehta explained. The association is also working to improve the overall system.
AIMP approached the Indore Municipal Corporation to strengthen drainage connectivity. They urged IMC to connect the remaining industries in the Sanwer Road area to the main drainage pipeline. This step would allow treated effluents to transfer safely without any environmental risk.
Pithampur Industry Body Issues Its Own Advisory
In Pithampur, the local industry body followed suit with similar directives. This action came after recent enforcement measures by authorities against non-compliant units.
Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan president Gautam Kothari stated that industries received clear instructions to exercise extra caution. "We wrote to all member units to ensure that effluent treatment systems are fully operational," Kothari said. He emphasized that disposal must happen strictly as per established norms.
Compliance is Essential for Environmental Safety
Kothari stressed the importance of preventive measures. He warned that avoiding shortcuts in waste management is crucial. "Maintaining proper treatment systems is in the interest of both the environment and industry," he added. The advisory aims to prevent future environmental risks.
The heightened scrutiny on industrial waste management continues. Authorities have taken action against erring units in recent weeks. Industrial associations now emphasize that no unit should operate without a functional effluent treatment plant (ETP). This collective effort seeks to safeguard water resources and ensure regulatory compliance.
