Udupi, March 16: The expert committee, consisting of environment scientists, appointed to study the ill effects of the coal based Udupi power plant, already submitted its report and made some suggestions to overcome the damage on life and environment caused by the plant, said Power Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
Speaking at a press conference she said that unless the promoters of the plant set right the things in the interest of the environment and agriculture, and adopt pollution control measures, there is no question of approving the second unit of UPCL.
“We expect them to make the necessary arrangements, as suggested in the report by the second week of June”, she said.
Replying another question she said that though she was willing to visit the UPCL area, to hear the grievances of the people, the then district in charge minister VS Acharya prevented her from visiting. Once the bi polls are over she would visit the area, Ms Shobha added.
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