Coastal villages around Krishnapatnam port in Nellore district, once envisioned as hubs of prosperity, face adire reality. Large-scale industrialisation has brought soot, ash and hazardous particulates, severely impacting the environment and health of residents. Despite promises of economic growth and local employment, locals are left grappling with deteriorating living conditions and scarce job opportunities, writes A.D. Rangarajan
Coastal villages around Krishnapatnam port in Nellore district, once envisioned as hubs of prosperity, face adire reality. Large-scale industrialisation has brought soot, ash and hazardous particulates, severely impacting the environment and health of residents. Despite promises of economic growth and local employment, locals are left grappling with deteriorating living conditions and scarce job opportunities, writes A.D. Rangarajan