APPCB Chairman Directs Kurnool Industries to Prioritise Local Hiring, Skill Training, and Pollution Control

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr. P. Krishnaiah, accompanied by District Collector Dr. A. Siri, conducted on-site inspections at major industrial facilities in Kurnool district, mandating strict pollution compliance and demanding expanded employment avenues for local residents.

The review covered the Reliance Consumer Products Limited manufacturing facility at Brahmanapalli and the Jai Raj Ispat Limited plant near Guttapadu village in Orvakal mandal.

Local Procurement and Industrial Sourcing During the inspection of the Reliance beverage manufacturing unit, Dr. Krishnaiah advised company leadership to integrate regional agricultural produce into supply chains:

• Local Sourcing: In addition to Totapuri and Alphonso varieties, the plant was urged to source the indigenous Banaganapalle mango variety in large quantities directly from local farmers.

• R&D Integration: Research was recommended on utilizing Banaganapalle mangoes as a primary component or balanced blend in commercial juice processing.

Priority Employment and Skill Development Both the APPCB Chairman and District Collector stressed that industrial expansion must translate into tangible social and economic gains for nearby communities:

First Priority Hiring: Industrial managements were directed to accord primary employment consideration to families residing in adjoining rural zones.

Overcoming Skill Barriers: District Collector Dr. A. Siri emphasized that a lack of technical training must not block local hiring, calling on enterprises to conduct customized training programs aligned with plant requirements.

CSR Commitments: Industries were instructed to support local infrastructure and civic needs through active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments, alongside tree-planting initiatives across facility perimeters.