KANPUR: In view of the forthcoming Kumbh fair on the confluence of three rivers in Allahabad, there has been formed a total of eight teams to watch over the clean flow of water in the Ganga River. In this connection, the tanneries are under the direct close watch of the district administration.
What has been strictly examined was that these tanning units should run its drums in a half capacity.
The police department, Jan Nigam and pollution control board with the help of administrative officers are conducting raids at the tanneries here. During three days as many as 586 drums have been sealed after carrying out raids in 250 tanneries.
On Sunday as many as one hundred tanneries were raided by the joint team. A total of 279 drums were sealed on the day in Jajmau area.
