
Vadodara city in Central Gujarat is one of the important industrial hubs since 1977. Industrial complex of Central & State Governments like IOCL, GSFC, GACL, IPCL (now RIL), GIPCL units along with the Small & Medium scale industries in the Nandesari, Padra as well as surrounding to the GIDC Areas, contributed huge revenue to the Country as well as to the State. It also provided an excellent opportunity for the employment generation.
Up to 1983, major State and Central Government Industrial complex, Nandesari Industrial Estate of GIDC and small & medium scale industries of petro-chemical complex were facing problems with the disposal of treated wastewater..
During 1970, the project for the safe disposal of treated wastewater was conceived by the State Government. This was developed and constructed by G.I.D.C on behalf of the participating Industries.
Thus during 1983, the Effluent Channel Project was commissioned. It has a total capacity to convey about 1,30,000 M3/day (130 MLD) of treated wastewater over a distance of 55 km in the Gulf of Khambhat. The channel has recently completed 28 years in the services of the Industries.
As on today VECL provides a few Environmetal Management services, free of cost. Some of the Members have banefitted form the free services provided by VECL. Thus considering the rich experience and the correct understanding of the environmental issues, VECL is well positioned and capable of providing real solutions of various Environmental Problems faced by the Members as well as Non Member Industries.
Mr. Sathish Panchal
MD
Plot No. 304/1 317 & 318 At & Post Dhanora Vadodara-
Vadodara,Gujarat,391346,IN.