Tamil Nadu Environment Minister’s remark on soap, shampoo use causing Noyyal River foaming draws ire
Tamil Nadu’s environment minister sparked criticism after stating that household products such as soap and shampoo, which contain surfactants, detergents and phosphorus, are the main cause of the persistent foam on the Noyyal River, rather than discharge from factories. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he emphasized the role of these chemicals amid growing public concern over river pollution.