Water Rights in Tannery Polluted Areas in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Small Grant (SG3), 5,000 EUR
The Kudaganaru River which passes through 15 villages in Tamil Nadu is polluted due to the effluents discharged by 17 tanneries in Dindigul. The local government and pollution control board need to do more to enforce regulation on tanneries, to prevent such pollution.
The objective of the project is to raise awareness about tannery pollution and thereby create a pressure point for local bodies to provide safe drinking water. SEEDS is currently conducting baseline surveys to assess the level of pollution caused by tanneries in 15 villages. Water & soil samples have been sent for testing at an eco-toxicology lab.
The results of these surveys together with an analysis of regulatory weaknesses will be used to inform the local population about the pollution levels. Working with other NGOs, peoples’ representatives, government officials and environmentalists, SEEDS will hold dialogues with the local authorities and Pollution Control Board towards remedying tannery pollution and providing good quality drinking water.
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