Abandon incinerator project in Kodungaiyur, say north Chennai residents
Residents of North Chennai are urging the government to cancel a proposed incinerator project in the Kodungaiyur dump yard, citing environmental and health concerns. While they welcome the announcement of a new super-speciality hospital, they insist that the waste management crisis requires a different, permanent solution.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing tension between urban development, public health, and environmental sustainability in rapidly growing cities.
The Federation of North Chennai Residents’ Welfare Associations has urged the State government to provide a permanent solution to the Kodungaiyur dump yard issue and abandon the proposed incinerator project, terming it a massive threat to the region.
In a press release, federation president T.K. Shanmugam welcomed the State government’s announcement to construct a 400-bed multi-super speciality hospital in Perambur at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore. He said the establishment of the medical facility was a long-standing demand of the local residents.
According to the statement, the federation had consistently pressed for the hospital by taking the demand to Ministers and government officials on various occasions. Mr. Shanmugam stated that the government’s decision is a significant development, attributing the outcome to the unified efforts of the public rather than any single individual or organisation.
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