Which company is linked with Thoothukudi issue in Tamil Nadu?
The Tamil Nadu government had ordered the state pollution control board to seal and “permanently” close the Vedanta Group’s copper plant in Tuticorin after violent protests that saw 13 people killed in police firing.
Is Sterlite factory closed?
Sterlite Copper, a subsidiary of Sterlite Industries, a company owned by Vedanta Limited, was forced to cease operations following a major protest in 2018. Protesters claimed that the emissions and waste from the plant were polluting the environment. The plant has remained shut since.
Is Sterlite a MNC?
Sterlite Technologies Limited (Formerly Sterlite Tech) is an Indian multinational technology company, headquartered in Mumbai.
Where is Thoothukudi located?
Thoothukudi is a port City situated in the Gulf of Mannar about 125Kms. North of Cape Comorin. Thoothukudi City was elevated as a Corporation on 05.08.2008. This City Municipal Corporation is spread over an extent of 90.663 sq.kms. and has a population of 3,20,466 as per 2001 census.
When was Thoothukudi City elevated as a corporation?
Thoothukudi City was elevated as a Corporation on 05.08.2008. This City Municipal Corporation is spread over an extent of 90.663 sq.kms. and has a population of 3,20,466 as per 2001 census.
What is population of Thoothukkudi in 2011 census?
In 2011, Thoothukkudi had population of 1,750,176 of which male and female were 865,021 and 885,155 respectively. In 2001 census, Thoothukkudi had a population of 1,572,273 of which males were 766,823 and remaining 805,450 were females.
How many constituencies are there in Thoothukudi?
The constituency was formed after the 2008 delimitation with the following assembly constituencies: Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Thiruvaikundam, Ottapidaram and Kovilpatti. There are 31 schools in Thoothukudi city, of which 10 are operated by the municipal corporation.