Madhya Pradesh CM Confirms Safe Disposal of UCIL's Toxic Waste Following Environmental Guidelines
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Bhopal, Jan 2 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, stated on Thursday that the toxic chemical waste generated by Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) will be managed in accordance with stringent environmental regulations.
He highlighted that the waste disposal process will ensure there is no detrimental effect on the air or soil. Referencing studies conducted by various agencies, CM Yadav noted that comprehensive analyses have been carried out prior to initiating the operation.
"After 40 years, hazardous waste from Union Carbide has been successfully extracted from Bhopal, providing significant relief to the residents. Numerous organizations under the Union Government participated in the disposal of this toxic material," CM Yadav mentioned during a media briefing.
Additionally, he reported that containers transporting waste from the Union Carbide facility in Bhopal arrived at the Ramky Environment Management Engineering (REEL) Company in Pithampur early on Thursday. Approximately 12 container trucks were transported from Bhopal via a green corridor late Wednesday night.
"We are also striving to keep this matter free from political interference," the Chief Minister stated.
On Wednesday, the state government declared that the Pithampur facility is specifically engineered for the safe incineration of waste produced by industrial sectors across the state. A trial run for the disposal of 10 metric tonnes of UCIL waste was conducted in 2015 under the supervision of the CPCB, complying with all mandated safety protocols.
This initiative follows a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which on December 3 granted the state three weeks to eliminate toxic waste from UCIL.
It is important to note that the catastrophic leakage of highly toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from the Union Carbide pesticide facility in Bhopal on the night of December 2-3, 1984, resulted in the deaths of at least 5,479 individuals and caused long-term health complications for many others. This incident is recognized as one of the most devastating industrial disasters globally.
