Opposing the move to establish a dyeing unit near the Kodiveri anicut, farmers have planned to stage a demonstration at the Kodiveri Anicut Junction on Gobichettipalayam – Sathy Main Road on June 26.
The farmers under the banner – Kodiveri – Bhavani River – Thadapalli – Arakkankottai Pasana Vivasayigal Sangam – said a dyeing unit was being constructed by a company near the river on 35-acre and the unit was expected to be operational soon. They said the river that was the source of water for farmers in the district was on the verge of losing its glory due to pollution and the dyeing unit would further affect the river.
The farmers said the move would also affect the combined water supply schemes to various panchayat unions and farming activities. Hence, opposing the unit, the farmers would gather in large numbers and stage a protest, they added.