Gandepalli village, near Vijayawada, grapples with a menacing presence: an ethanol factory whose operations have left a trail of devastation since operations began in 2008. Residents are struggling with foul air and water, poisoned crop fields, and depleting water tables. Despite relentless community outcry and damning environmental reports, relief remains elusive, writes Nellore Sravani
Gandepalli village, near Vijayawada, grapples with a menacing presence: an ethanol factory whose operations have left a trail of devastation since operations began in 2008. Residents are struggling with foul air and water, poisoned crop fields, and depleting water tables. Despite relentless community outcry and damning environmental reports, relief remains elusive, writes Nellore Sravani
