Why was Sterlite closed?
A plant of Vedanta’s subsidiary Sterlite Copper, which had a production capacity of four lakh tonnes, was shut down in May 2018 by the Tamil Nadu government after the state’s pollution control board made a recommendation following violent protests by residents.
Is Sterlite part of Vedanta?
Sterlite Copper is a subsidiary of Sterlite industries, a company owned by Vedanta Limited.
Is Sterlite really harmful?
Sterlite copper unit in Tamil Nadu was shut down without evidence of ‘toxicity’ or cancer. ThePrint investigation finds there is no official evidence linking the plant to the health of the local population; cancer rates similar to rest of state.
What is the purpose of Sterlite Industries?
Sterlite Copper represents a key aspect of Vedanta Limited’s Copper Business. Sterlite Copper has steadily grown to become one of the leading contributors to copper production in India, contributing upto 40% of India’s demand for refined copper.
Who is the owner of Sterlite?
Twin Star Overseas Ltd.
STL – Sterlite Technologies/Parent organizations
What is Sterlite factory?
The Sterlite copper smelter plant was accorded approval by the then AIADMK government on April 26 at an all-party meeting to produce medical oxygen at its facility for a period of four months at the facility in Tuticorin.
What is produced in Sterlite?
According to the company official, Sterlite Copper has 1,050 tpd oxygen production capacity of which 200 tpd will be liquid oxygen and the balance is in gaseous form. The existing infrastructure has the potential to transport 200-250 tpd medical oxygen to various hospitals.
Why Sterlite is banned in Tamilnadu?
Gas leaks. On 6 July 1997, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board told the company to shut down after a sulphur dioxide gas leak which hospitalized more than 90 people. The Sterlite Copper factory also made headlines in 2013 after a suspected sulphur dioxide gas leak from one of its smelter.
Is Sterlite a good company?
Sterlite is very good company and Management is tremendous. Clear vision and focused. Employee friendly and team is very supportive and good perks. HR is very good with employee.
What is the Sterlite problem?
The Sterlite Plant in Thoothukudi was closed by the Tamil Nadu government in May 2018 for the violation of environmental norms. Officials said the production of oxygen in the plant will be monitored by a panel and supply to Tamil Nadu would be prioritised.
What happens Sterlite?
The violence took place during an ongoing protest against proposed expansion of a copper smelter plant run by Sterlite Corporation in Thoothukudi town. Police opened fire killing 12 persons on 22 May, at various places in Thoothukudi Town and as the protest continued, one more person was shot dead on 23 May.
What is Sterlite project?
Sterlite Power is a leading power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider with projects covering approximately 13,700 circuit kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil. The company has a portfolio of high-performance power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW.