On arriving at the chemical hub of Vapi, we proceeded to meet Mr. Yogesh Kabaria, the president of Vapi Industrial Association. Here we had a truly invigorating talk with him where many a issues that industries specifically the SME’s face in Vapi were highlighted. As we know the chemical cluster of Vapi has been very infamous for the pollution it has been causing. Though this is a reality what people do not talk about is the fact that the people of Vapi have taken effective measures for it like the common effluent treatment plant at Vapi is the largest in India. Similarly from the past few years around 150 crores have been spent to combat pollution. Despite this the government has put lot of control measures which does not allow chemical cluster to expand, due to which there is increasing unemployment. Instead of just implementing control measures the government should find innovative solutions to combat it was what he suggested.
He also pointed out at the burgeoning traffic problem in Vapi, as a lot of trucks park in Vapi due to lack of space in Silvassa and Daman. Further despite the fact that the octroi duty of Vapi has been abolished, it has not been practiced as a result government benefits are still not reaching the people of Vapi due to which development has not been realised in Vapi. He also pointed out that Vapi supplies 35% of paper in India but still this industry has been neglected.
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| Mr. Jagat Shah with Mr. Yogesh Kabaria, President of Vapi Industrial Association
He also pointed out that today industries in Vapi including SME’s are doing their bit for the society as they are involving in a lot of CSR activities like education for adivasi girls, arrangement of group marriages, blood donation camp and free eye check ups.
Thus as the discussions came to an end a lot was understood about the industries of Vapi and we were filled with conviction to work towards finding solutions for their problems and voice their concerns to the larger audience. |
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