ASSESSING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE DYEING AND BLEACHING INDUSTRY IN TIRUPUR, TAMIL NADU


Muthu Krishnan. S , Dr. S. Boopathi
Department of Economics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore –46, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
There are serious environmental and health issues as a result of Tamil Nadu's Tirupur district's fast industrialization, especially in the bleaching and dyeing sector. In both contaminated and non-polluted communities, this project intends to explore the intricate connections between industrial pollution, agricultural productivity, land degradation, and health effects. Using a mixed-method approach, the study examined data from 223 people who were chosen by systematic random sampling processes and represented 20% of the overall population. The study's main emphasis is on important government initiatives, such as Individual Effluent Treatment Plants (IETPs) and Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs). The study evaluates how well these actions work to lower pollution levels and their effects on the ecosystem. Furthermore, the study investigates how industrial pollution has led to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, looking at the incidence of incurable diseases, disparities in life expectancy, and medical costs between the two types of villages. Strong links between industrial operations, land degradation, and health effects are found in the study using regression and correlation analysis. Preliminary results show that in contaminated communities, agricultural productivity has significantly decreased and land degradation has significantly increased. In addition, healthcare expenses are significantly greater in these regions, which is associated with a reduced life expectancy and a rise in chronic illnesses such skin disorders and respiratory ailments. In order to address the negative effects of industrial pollution on Tirupur's environment and public health and ensure a healthier future for its citizens, these findings highlight the urgent need for strengthened regulatory measures and sustainable practices.
Keywords: Dying and bleaching industry in Tirupur district: Health impacts: CETPs: IETPs: Medical expenses: Polluted and Non-polluted villages: Economic consequences.
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-10-28

Vol : 10
Issue : 10
Month : October
Year : 2024
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