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Measures soon to stop pollution of Vadavannur wetlands in Palakkad

The New Indian Express Thrissur

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January 07, 2025

Wetlands located just 120m away from panchayat office, was ignored for over 7 months

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Palakkad

THE Vadavannur grama panchayat has come under scrutiny for its inaction on a complaint regarding sewage and kitchen waste polluting a wetlands just 120 m from its office.

The issue, ignored for seven months, was raised during the 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' grievance redressal programme at the Chittoor Nehru Auditorium on Monday, led by Ministers K Krishnankutty and M B Rajesh.

Vadavannur resident A Viswanathan highlighted the problem, stating that he initially filed the complaint in May 2024 but no measures were taken to address it.

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