Farmers demand immediate halt to Adani desalination/pump plant works
At a Vellore grievance meeting chaired by Collector Leela Alex, farmers urged an immediate stop to the Adani desalination/pump power project planned in Alleri Malai, citing deep quarrying, sand mining and pollution that have lowered groundwater and could damage agriculture across nine districts.
Vellore: At a farmers' grievance meeting held at the Vellore District Collector's office, farmers demanded an immediate halt to works on the Adani desalination/pump power project planned in the Alleri Malai area. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Leela Alex, and officials responded to petitions submitted last month.
Farmers said quarrying that exceeds permitted depths has substantially lowered groundwater levels. They also raised concerns over pollution from industries operating between Vaniyambadi and Vellore and sand mining in the Palar river, saying the proposed plant would not only affect Vellore but could harm agriculture across nine districts.
During the meeting, a farmer lay down in front of the collector's seat, causing a brief disturbance. Present officials included District Forest Officer Asokkumar, District Revenue Officer Suresh and cooperative union regional deputy registrar Thiruguna Aiyappathurai. Farmers insisted that authorities take their demands seriously and issue orders to stop the works until proper assessments and safeguards are in place.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai