The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association has submitted a petition to the Coimbatore District Collector, opposing the reopening of banned stone quarries in Madukkarai. The association warns of severe consequences for farming families if operations resume.
Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association has submitted a petition to the Coimbatore District Collector, condemning the move to reopen banned stone quarries in the Madukkarai area of Coimbatore district.
Palaniswamy, the President of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, stated in the petition that stone quarries in Madukkarai were banned and closed down 10 years ago after reaching a depth of 100 feet. However, there are now efforts to resume operations in these quarries. He warned that if these quarries are reopened, more than ten farming families in the vicinity would be severely affected.
The petition urges the authorities to prevent any attempts to reactivate these quarries and requests that no new permissions be granted for such stone quarries in the area. Palaniswamy emphasized that this petition is the first step in their efforts to stop the reopening of the quarries.
He further added that if any violations occur, the association is prepared to approach the court to prevent such breaches. Palaniswamy also cautioned that if the situation persists, farmers may be forced to engage in other forms of protest.
The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association's stance highlights the ongoing tension between industrial activities and agricultural interests in the region. The reopening of stone quarries poses potential threats to the local ecosystem and farming livelihoods, making it a critical issue for the agricultural community in Madukkarai and surrounding areas.
Palaniswamy, the President of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, stated in the petition that stone quarries in Madukkarai were banned and closed down 10 years ago after reaching a depth of 100 feet. However, there are now efforts to resume operations in these quarries. He warned that if these quarries are reopened, more than ten farming families in the vicinity would be severely affected.
The petition urges the authorities to prevent any attempts to reactivate these quarries and requests that no new permissions be granted for such stone quarries in the area. Palaniswamy emphasized that this petition is the first step in their efforts to stop the reopening of the quarries.
He further added that if any violations occur, the association is prepared to approach the court to prevent such breaches. Palaniswamy also cautioned that if the situation persists, farmers may be forced to engage in other forms of protest.
The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association's stance highlights the ongoing tension between industrial activities and agricultural interests in the region. The reopening of stone quarries poses potential threats to the local ecosystem and farming livelihoods, making it a critical issue for the agricultural community in Madukkarai and surrounding areas.