Plant shut in 2018 over allegations of violation of environment norms. Trade unions, former plant employees, fishermen, lorry drivers say closure led to displacement of 3,000 families.
Copper plant in Thoothukudi was closed after protests turned violent & police firing left 13 people dead. Job losses one of major impacts, says study by NGO CUTS International.
The company said it anticipated a 'minor technical fluctuation' since the plant remained unattended for three years. A technical expert group has been onsite to monitor the situation.
India was a major copper exporter but with the shutting down of Sterlite plant, it has now turned into a net importer. This has been advantageous to Pakistan, say exporters.
NGT set aside Tamil Nadu govt order closing down the copper factory, which was at the centre of a violent protest over alleged pollution earlier this year.
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November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
Thoothukudi people still against the Sterlite copper plant. so many of our brothers and sisters are died against Sterlite plant Thoothukudi peoples never forget that sacrifice . only the business personals are need that Sterlite for money they are not care about my Thoothukudi
The article is misleading and relies on baseless figures. The individuals who once worked at this facility have already moved on to better opportunities. This is nothing more than a PR exercise. It’s important to remember that this agency was responsible for the tragic loss of 17 innocent lives. The people of our city have rightly rejected this factory, and today, they are thriving in other sectors.
What a Comedy, Kick out Companies and now cry for them to comeback, Typical LEFTIST-Environmentalist trope, Now cry more if the plant Goes to Gujarat to create Prosperity and Jobs there
Thoothukudi people still against the Sterlite copper plant. so many of our brothers and sisters are died against Sterlite plant Thoothukudi peoples never forget that sacrifice . only the business personals are need that Sterlite for money they are not care about my Thoothukudi
The article is misleading and relies on baseless figures. The individuals who once worked at this facility have already moved on to better opportunities. This is nothing more than a PR exercise. It’s important to remember that this agency was responsible for the tragic loss of 17 innocent lives. The people of our city have rightly rejected this factory, and today, they are thriving in other sectors.
Ordering the closure of a business should be as hard as starting one.
What a Comedy, Kick out Companies and now cry for them to comeback, Typical LEFTIST-Environmentalist trope, Now cry more if the plant Goes to Gujarat to create Prosperity and Jobs there