Farmers worried over adverse impact of ethanol factory coming up in Krishna village
Farmers in Arugolanu village, Krishna district, expressed concerns over the impact of a new ethanol factory on their fields and irrigation canals. On July 13, farmers K. Raghava Rao and Venkata Ratnam, along with Human Rights Forum activists, met with Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) officials. The APPCB assured them that a report would be sought on the issue.
With an ethanol factory coming up amidst their fields, farmers in Arugolanu village in Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district have expressed fears over its impact on their farms and nearby irrigation canals.
On July 13 (Saturday), farmers K. Raghava Rao and Venkata Ratnam, along with Human Rights Forum (HRF) activists, met the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) officials to bring their concerns to their notice. The APPCB officials, it is learnt, have informed them that a report would be sought on the issue.