In a significant environmental enforcement action, authorities in Kanpur Dehat have taken strict measures against industrial units found discharging polluted water in the region. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has issued show-cause notices to two factories while revoking the pollution license of another, following laboratory tests that confirmed water contamination from these facilities.
Inspections Reveal Widespread Violations
Board officials conducted thorough inspections in the Jainpur and Rania industrial areas, where hundreds of factories operate, many without proper treatment plants. During these checks, water samples were collected from multiple locations and sent for detailed laboratory analysis. The results revealed alarming levels of pollution, prompting immediate regulatory action.
Specific Cases of Contamination
The crackdown focused on three particular factories identified as major polluters:
- Baba Anandeshwar Industries, a mat manufacturing unit located on Vilsarayan Road in Rania, was found with its effluent treatment plant completely shut down during inspection.
- Selzars Industries, a toilet cleaner manufacturing unit, had stored dirty and polluted water in an on-premises pond.
- Shri Ji Oil Factory in Jainpur was discharging oil-contaminated black water directly into local drains.
Community Complaints Trigger Action
The enforcement drive followed numerous complaints from local villagers who reported visible damage caused by industrial discharge into public places, rivers, and drainage systems. Residents formally approached the regional pollution board office, documenting how untreated wastewater from factories was affecting their environment and potentially their health.
Detailed Inspection Process
Manoj Chaurasia, Regional Officer of the Pollution Board in Rania, led a comprehensive on-site inspection campaign on December 17. His team collected water samples directly from factory premises and adjacent drainage systems. "We found clear violations at all three locations," Chaurasia stated. "The samples were immediately sent to our laboratory in Kanpur for testing."
The laboratory reports, received recently, confirmed that water samples from all three factories failed to meet prescribed quality standards. This scientific evidence formed the basis for the subsequent regulatory actions.
Regulatory Consequences Implemented
Based on the failed test results, the pollution control board has taken decisive steps:
- Show-cause notices have been issued to Baba Anandeshwar Industries and Selzars Industries, demanding explanations for their environmental violations.
- The pollution operating license of Shri Ji Oil Factory has been formally revoked due to repeated negligence.
- A closure report for the revoked factory has been forwarded to the board's headquarters in Lucknow for further action.
Broader Campaign Against Pollution
This enforcement action is part of a larger campaign where several factories in the area have been identified and issued improvement directives. Authorities have made it clear that industrial units must either operate in compliance with environmental standards or face shutdown. The message to polluting industries is unambiguous: comply with regulations or cease operations.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenge of industrial pollution in Kanpur's manufacturing zones, where many units continue to operate without adequate wastewater treatment facilities. This crackdown represents a significant step toward enforcing environmental accountability in one of Uttar Pradesh's important industrial regions.
