A number of edible oil refineries have been established in the vicinity of Kakinada port during the past decade, generating employment in the port town and stimulating economic growth, but there are complaints from the public that the managements of the private refineries are not taking steps to mitigate or minimise pollution. As a result, life has become very difficult for those residing in the nearby areas such as Vakalapudi, Sambamurthy Nagar, and Nemam.