While awareness on use/misuse and abuse of antibiotics is common knowledge, as is the impact of dosing poultry with antibiotics, the environmental impact of antibiotics-manufacturing companies not treating their waste has scarcely been discussed at any length or seriousness thus far. Pollution from antibiotics factories is fuelling the rise of drug-resistant infections. The occurrence of drug-resistant bacteria surrounding the pharma manufacturing plants is well known.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and practical message conveyed by the passage ?

It is necessary to put proper effluent treatment protocols in place.

It is necessary to promote environmental awareness among people.

Spread of drug-resistant bacteria cannot be done away with, as it is inherent in modern medical care.

Pharma-manufacturing companies should be set up in remote rural areas, away from crowded towns and cities.