What is the Surat deep-sea effluent project?

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A Gujarat government project, reported in January 2026 as nearing rollout, to carry treated effluent from more than 400 textile processing and weaving units in GIDC estates around Surat out to the deep sea.

In January 2026, Gujarat was reported to be nearing rollout of a deep-sea effluent disposal project covering more than 400 textile processing, powerloom and other units in GIDC estates around Surat, including Pandesara, Sachin, Palsana, Kadodara and the Eco Textile Park. The proposal, from the South Gujarat Textile Processors Association, envisages disposing of about 600 million litres a day of treated effluent.

Updated 16 October 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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