Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Three Factories Sealed in Nagaon for Pollution
In Nagaon, three factories were closed down because they were polluting a river and making people sick.
The factories, owned by Nahata and Jain, were mixing bitumen and alkatar without proper permits.
This pollution made about 40% of the local people have breathing problems.
The district administration, led by Tejash Agnihothri, sealed the factories after many complaints from the residents.
The factories were dumping waste directly into the river, which is very bad for the environment and people's health.
The district commissioner said that such violations will not be allowed and strict action will be taken against the owners.
Three factories in Puronigudam, Nagaon, were sealed for polluting a river and endangering public health.
The factories, owned by Nahata and Jain, were operating without valid pollution-control clearances.
The pollution from a bitumen-alkatar mixing plant caused respiratory ailments in nearly 40% of local residents.
The district administration, led by IAS officer Tejash Agnihothri, conducted a raid and sealed all three units.
The Pollution Control Board's consent for the factories had expired, and no action was taken previously.
- Who
- Nagaon district administration, residents of Puronigudam, factory owners Nahata and Jain
- What
- Sealing of three factories for pollution and health violations
- When
- December 13
- Where
- Puronigudam, Nagaon, Assam
- Why
- Factories were operating without pollution-control clearances and dumping waste into a river, causing health issues
- Location
- Puronigudam, Nagaon, Assam
- Factories Sealed
- 3
- Owners
- Nahata and Jain
- Pollution Source
- Bitumen-alkatar mixing plant
- Health Impact
- 40% of residents with respiratory ailments
- Action Taken By
- Nagaon district administration
- Date of Action
- December 13