Along with agriculture, the scarcity of water has also hit the internationally-known denim manufacturing industry in Ballari, with several units closing down and others considering relocation
Sukhu, in a written response to a query posed by MLA Kewal Singh Pathania, affirmed that no official decision in this regard is being taken. He added that no proposals on this matter have been submitted by any department
The residents submitted a six-point action plan with the pollution board to act upon. Primary demand put up by the association is the relocation of the chemical factories.
A fresh controversy arose on Sunday when residents of several housing societies of Jankipuram Extension learned the Sector J crematorium will now be moved to a plot close to them.