Struggling to meet compliance as per the order of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that makes it mandatory for all dyeing and printing units of NCR to install ‘Zero Liquid Discharge’ (ZLD) units by the end of 2016, a group of companies under the banner of Federation of NCR Textile Dyers and Printers held a meeting in Faridabad to discuss solutions. Almost 50 representatives of various units took part in the meeting wherein it was decided that very soon the federation will meet the CPCB and try to convince them to remove the condition of ZLD, on commitment that they will focus more on treating the water for minimum environmental hazards. The federation argues that an investment of Rs. 4 crore for ZLD is not possible, for many and almost 60 per cent units will have to shut their operations as their total setup is not worth more than Rs 1.5 to 2 crore. Ultimately this will lead to difficulties for garment exporters as these units are working mainly for them.
S. D. Kheterpal, President, Federation of NCR Textile Dyers and Printers argues, “Though we have to follow orders of the Government/authorities, but making ZLD mandatory is an injustice, as this provision is applicable in only 9 states. Even for Gujarat, which is fast expanding in textiles, ZLD is not a must and water after treatment is being pouring into the Sabarmati river. We reuse 70 per cent of the water, so ZLD is not something which is a must.” Kheterpal says that if the condition of ZLD remains, then in that case Government should support the industry with CETP.
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