Archive · 7 Jan 2026
NGT seeks response on waste mishandling at cement plant
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the government and a cement company to explain why they might be mishandling solid waste.
People living near the Ultra Tech Cement plant in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, say the bad smell from the plant is making them sick.
The NGT wants the Central Pollution Control Board to check the plant and report back.
The next hearing is in April.
NGT seeks response from Centre and others on plea alleging mishandling of solid waste at Ultra Tech Cement’s Dalla unit.
Residents claim health hazards due to foul and toxic smell from the plant.
NGT bench finds substantial issues regarding compliance with environmental norms.
Notice issued to Union Ministry of Environment, district magistrate, CPCB, UPPB, and the cement unit.
CPCB directed to carry out spot inspection and submit a comprehensive report.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT), Ultra Tech Cement’s Dalla unit, residents of Sonbhadra district
- What
- NGT seeks response on alleged mishandling of solid waste at cement plant
- When
- Notice issued on December 6, next hearing on April 7
- Where
- Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Plea alleges health hazards due to mishandling of solid waste
- Plant
- Ultra Tech Cement’s Dalla unit
- Location
- Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh
- Issues Raised
- Mishandling of solid waste, health hazards
- Respondents
- Centre, district magistrate, CPCB, UPPB, cement unit
- NGT Action
- Notice issued, spot inspection ordered
- Next Hearing
- April 7