Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Ballari Jeans Industry Shutdown: Thousands of Workers in Crisis
The big jeans washing factories in Ballari, India, had to close because they were making the environment very dirty.
This has left many people without jobs and money.
The factories were not cleaning their wastewater properly, and the government had warned them many times.
Now, the government has turned off the power to these factories until they fix the problem.
36 jeans washing units in Ballari closed due to severe environmental violations
Thousands of workers left jobless and uncertain about their future
Units found discharging untreated chemical-laced wastewater into open drains and surrounding areas
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) ordered the closure and disconnection of power supply
Industry owners silent amidst allegations of environmental negligence and cost factors
- Who
- Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and jeans washing unit owners
- What
- Ordered the closure and disconnection of power supply to 36 jeans washing units in Ballari
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Ballari, India
- Why
- Due to severe environmental violations, including discharging untreated chemical-laced wastewater
Environmental Activists & Residents
Jeans Industry Owners
Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Activists & Residents
Demand strict enforcement of environmental norms and immediate installation of treatment plants
Jeans Industry Owners
Avoid public statements, delay corrective measures due to cost factors and administrative lapses
- Total units closed
- 36
- People directly/indirectly dependent on the industry
- Over two lakh
- Reason for closure
- Environmental violations, untreated wastewater discharge