TNAU to assess environmental impact of TNPL unit

TNAU- Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute at Navalur Kuttapattu the responsibility of ascertaining the environmental quality following the setting up of its paperboard plant at Mondipatti in Trichy district.

 

The paper manufacturer has sanctioned Rs 49.16 lakh to the TNAU towards meeting the expenses for the study which had been taken up in a systematic manner through a periodical survey. Apart from project coordinators, research scholars of the college have been involved in the project which, among other things, aims at ascertaining the impact of discharge of treated wastewater from the industry on the fields.

 

According to The Hindu, conservation of textures of soil in and around Mondipatti area will be the primary concern and focus would be given to maintaining the quality of the ground water.

 

The factory will register its maximum production in the course of time. However, the TNAU has taken samples of the water and soil for analysing the pre-discharge nature of the soil. A sustained study during the course of discharge of waters from the factory when its production reaches full swing would indicate the changes. The project would involve the erection of anaerobic high rate reactors.

 

A centre of excellence for Soil Health will be set up at TNAU Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Centre. In addition, state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure, including buildings, will be set up. The centre would analyse the soil condition across the State and evolve ways and means for remedial measures.