The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the closure of Kalyani Steels Limited at Ginigera, Koppal, for allegedly violating environmental norms. Following the directive, Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal ordered the disconnection of the factory’s electricity supply, bringing its operations to a halt. It is alleged that the factory had been functioning in violation of environmental regulations, making it difficult for local residents to sustain their livelihoods. After examining the matter, the CPCB ordered the closure of the plant. On July 3, CPCB chairman Aman Deep Garg and member-secretary Bharat Kumar Sharma issued an order directing the closure of Kalyani Steels Limited. On July 14, HESCOM officials visited the plant and disconnected its power connection. As a result, the factory remained shut and non-operational on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal stated, ‘The CPCB directed us to disconnect the electricity supply to Kalyani Steels Limited for violating the Air Act and the Water Act. Accordingly, I instructed HESCOM officials to disconnect the power supply. Once the electricity is disconnected, the factory ceases operations. The main issue was that the company had not implemented the Online Continuous Monitoring System (OCMS) as required. Though they later informed us by email that they had implemented it, I cannot revoke my action until fresh directions are received from the Central Pollution Control Board.’
Kalyani Steels Limited in Koppal's Ginigera Closed Over Environmental Norm Violations