Oil development and exploratory wells: No compromise on environment, says T.N. Minister
Tamil Nadu's Environment Minister has pledged to prioritize environmental protection and local livelihoods regarding new oil development wells in Cuddalore. The government is reviewing applications from Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited, ensuring compliance with Coastal Regulation Zone norms and public consultation requirements.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between industrial energy development and the preservation of fragile coastal ecosystems and local fishing economies in India.
Tamil Nadu Environment and Climate Change Minister V.K. Rajeev on Tuesday said the State government would not compromise on protecting the environment, marine ecosystem, fish wealth and the livelihood of fishermen.
Replying to a special calling-attention motion on the environmental impact caused by development wells dug by Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited (HOECL) in Parangipettai in Cuddalore district, he said the government would take concrete steps to protect the environment. The motion was moved by CPI member T. Ramachandran, CPI(M) member K. Marmuthu and Chidambaram Assembly constituency member Thameemun Ansari.
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