Greens decry delay in remediation of Kuzhikandam creek in Kochi as PCB redraws plan
Environmentalists and residents are criticizing the slow pace of remediation for the polluted Kuzhikandam creek in Kochi. The Kerala High Court has intervened, ordering the State Pollution Control Board to complete necessary remedial work, including an effluent treatment plant, by the end of 2026.
Why it matters
The contamination of water bodies by industrial waste poses severe health risks to local populations and requires urgent regulatory intervention.
The inordinate delay in carrying out the remediation of the heavily polluted Kuzhikandam creek in Eloor municipality has come in for criticism from greens and local residents.
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB), which had earlier set August 2027 as the deadline for completing the project, has been prompted to redraw its plan following a directive issued by the Kerala High Court on July 15, 2026.
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