Archive · 23 May 2025
Environmentalists Urge Halt to Quarrying at Kharghar Hills
Imagine there's a mountain near a hospital and homes where people are digging up rocks.
People are worried because the digging, called quarrying, creates a lot of dust that could be bad for people's health, especially cancer patients at the nearby hospital.
The dust also makes it hard to see and can be a nuisance.
Environmental groups and residents are asking the government to stop the digging because they fear it could cause landslides and harm the environment.
The government is looking into the issue to decide what to do.
Environmental groups and activists are protesting quarrying operations at Kharghar Hills.
Concerns include dust pollution affecting Tata Cancer Hospital and nearby residents.
Chief Minister has directed an investigation into the quarrying activities.
Activists point out potential risks to the ongoing Kharghar-Turbhe tunnel construction.
Groups are concerned about environmental clearance and environmental impact assessments.
- Who
- Environmental organizations, activists, and residents of Navi Mumbai are urging the Chief Minister to halt quarrying operations.
- What
- Environmental groups and residents are protesting quarrying operations at Kharghar Hills due to concerns about dust pollution, health risks, and potential damage to infrastructure.
- When
- The issue has been ongoing for years, with recent complaints and actions being taken.
- Where
- Kharghar Hills in Navi Mumbai, near Tata Cancer Hospital and the Kharghar-Turbhe tunnel project.
- Why
- Environmental groups and residents are concerned about the impact of quarrying activities on public health, environmental safety, and infrastructure.
Anti-Quarrying
Pro-Quarrying
Economic Development vs. Environmental Protection
Anti-Quarrying
Quarrying activities pose significant health and environmental risks and should be halted.
Pro-Quarrying
Quarrying operations should continue to allow the development of the area.
- Location
- Kharghar Hills, Navi Mumbai
- Affected Area
- Sectors 30-35, Taloja residential area
- Key Concern
- Dust affecting health and infrastructure
- Entities Involved
- NatConnect Foundation, Kharghar Hill and Wetland Forum, Tata Cancer Hospital
- Government Action
- Chief Minister directed Raigad district collector to investigate