Industrial waste from ethanol plants triggers ecological crisis in Goalparas Mornoi
Goalpara, Oct 12: The industrial zone of Mornoi in Goalpara district has come under increasing scrutiny due to environmental degradation linked to two ethanol-producing companies Gulshan Polyols Ltd and Seas Biotech Pvt Ltd. These industries, located in the Industrial Development Centre at Mornoi, previously faced allegations of releasing untreated or inadequately treated effluents into nearby ecosystems. They have continued to release effluents till date and have now been associated with another serious environmental issue the indiscriminate roadside dumping of industrial waste, especially boiler ash and other residues, which has intensified pollution levels and created significant health and ecological concerns. According to the president of the Sree Suryagiri Anchalor Pollution Birodhi Mancha (Anti-Pollution Forum of the Sree Suryagiri Region), Nani Kr Das, the specific affected area is Kodaldhuwa, where industrial waste, including black ash-like substances, is openly dumped on both sides of the road.