Kodiyankulam residents oppose proposed quarry and drinking water unit in their village
Residents of Kodiyankulam have petitioned the District Collector to oppose the establishment of a gravel quarry and a drinking water unit in their village. Additionally, residents of Kamaraj Nagar are protesting the proposed opening of a liquor outlet near schools and religious sites.
Why it matters
This reflects local community resistance against industrial development and land use policies that threaten public safety and environmental quality.
Villagers of Kodiyankulam in Ottapidaram taluk submitted a petition at the Thoothukudi District Collectorate on Monday, opposing the proposed establishment of a gravel quarry and drinking water production unit in their village.
The villagers submitted the petition at the weekly grievance redress meeting chaired by Thoothuludi District Collector Vishu Mahajan.
In a petition submitted by the villagers, residents of Kodiyankulam said arrangements are being made to establish a gravel quarry and drinking water production unit within the village limits. However, a resolution opposing the proposals was passed at the gram sabha meeting held on August 15, 2025.
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