Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Kalyan Villagers Oppose Adani Cement Plant at Public Hearing
Imagine a company wants to build a factory that grinds cement, but the people living nearby aren't happy.
They attended a meeting to voice their concerns about the factory.
The people worry about pollution, and they also want to make sure that workers from the old factory get the money they are owed.
The company says the new factory won't cause much pollution because it's only a grinding plant and they will follow all the rules.
The government is listening to the public's opinion as part of deciding whether the factory can be built.
There's a lot of history on this land.
Now the people have to wait and see what the government decides.
Residents of Mohone village and nearby areas unanimously opposed the Adani group's cement grinding plant.
The public hearing was organized by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).
Concerns raised included pollution, pending dues to former workers, and unclear land titles.
Adani group's Ambuja Cement stated that the project is a standalone grinding unit.
The MPCB clarified that the hearing is part of the environmental clearance process.
- Who
- Residents of Mohone village and surrounding areas, Adani Group, MPCB.
- What
- Public opposition to a proposed cement grinding plant by Adani group.
- When
- The public hearing was held recently.
- Where
- Mohone village near Kalyan, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Residents are concerned about pollution, pending dues, and unclear land titles.
Residents
Ambuja Cement
Environmental Impact
Residents
Concerned about pollution from the plant.
Ambuja Cement
Plant is a standalone grinding unit and will follow all environmental rules.
Worker Dues
Residents
Workers are owed money.
Ambuja Cement
Not directly addressed in the provided article.
Land Title
Residents
Land title is unclear.
Ambuja Cement
Not directly addressed in the provided article.
- Location
- Mohone village near Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Project
- Cement grinding plant
- Company
- Adani group (Ambuja Cement)
- Hearing Organizer
- Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
- Former Site
- National Rayon Company (NRC)