GS4 · UPSC Mains

There are large number of leather industries in a major industrial town of India. They provide employment to large number of people and are also a prominent source of revenue for the state. Lately it has been observed that despite following the present emission control rules, the collective ecological footprint of these industries remains quite high affecting the surrounding areas in an adverse manner. The new technologies available for emission control are quite costly and thus acts as a disincentive for the owners of the industries for adopting them. In light of this information, the government is contemplating the following options: (a) Shutting down the industries in the region (b) Relocating the industries to a new region (c) Making the emission control rules stricter (d) Providing incentives to the industry owners for adoption of new technology. Analyse the above options in terms of their merits and demerits. What course of action would you choose and why? a) Shutting down the industries in the region b) Relocating the industries to a new region c) Making the emission control rules stricter d) Providing incentives to the industry owners for adoption of new technology.

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