Archive · 25 Jan 2026
NGT Flags 'Snowy' Rajasthan Spot as Health Hazard
In Kishangarh, Rajasthan, there are big white areas that look like snow, but they are actually marble slurry, which is a waste product from marble processing.
People love to take photos and videos there, but the National Green Tribunal (NGT) says it's not safe.
The slurry can become dust and cause breathing problems.
It also makes the groundwater dirty.
The NGT wants better rules to protect people and the environment.
They didn't close the area but asked for better management of the waste.
Kishangarh's marble slurry dump yards, resembling snow, have become a popular tourist spot for photos and videos.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has identified these yards as a health hazard due to airborne dust and groundwater contamination.
Long-term exposure to marble dust can cause respiratory ailments and lung diseases like silicosis.
The NGT directed authorities to strengthen dust control measures and improve slurry management to reduce environmental damage.
Despite the health risks, the NGT did not order a shutdown, recognizing the economic importance of the marble industry in the region.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT) and tourists visiting Kishangarh
- What
- NGT flags marble slurry dump yards as a health hazard due to environmental and health risks
- When
- January 25, 2026
- Where
- Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To address environmental degradation and potential health implications from marble slurry dumping
- Location
- Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India
- Primary Attraction
- Marble slurry dump yards
- Health Risks
- Respiratory ailments, lung diseases, groundwater contamination
- NGT's Action
- Directed authorities to strengthen dust control and slurry management
- Tourist Activity
- Pre-wedding shoots, viral reels, music videos
- Industry
- Marble processing
- Environmental Impact
- Airborne dust, groundwater contamination