[vc_row]All the hazardous waste generated by ship recycling at Alang are being disposed off in a safe and environmentally sound manner in a Gujarat Pollution Control Board-authorised Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) site operated by Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB). Landfills are constructed as per the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board and provided with liner system in the bottom, which prevents pollutants from percolating into the sub-soil.
Monitoring of environmental parameters is regularly done by Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Regular health check-up for the workers is conducted by GMB. Environmental Impact Assessment is carried out whenever development of new yards or expansion and upgradation of existing yards is taken up.
Workers are covered under the Employee State Insurance Corporation Scheme. Primary medical treatment to workers is provided in a hospital run by the Indian Red Cross Society where one doctor is permanently available. For secondary medical care, a 33-bed private hospital is functional at Alang, where two doctors are permanently available. For any eventuality, specialist doctors are also called.
Arrangements for tertiary treatment have been made at HCG Hospital and Bajarang Bapa Hospital in Bhavnagar. A dedicated 108 ambulance service is provided by GMB. Besides, the Ship Recycling Industries Association (SRIA) has engaged two factory medical officers for conducting medical examination of workers as per Factory Act, 1948, Parliament was informed last week.[/vc_column_text][/vc_row]
