Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Illegal Quarry Near Navi Mumbai Cancer Hospital Raises Health Concerns
An illegal stone quarry is running near a cancer hospital in Navi Mumbai.
It's causing health and safety concerns for the patients and staff.
The National Green Tribunal is now looking into the issue and might stop the quarry's operations.
Illegal stone quarry operating near Tata Cancer Hospital (ACTREC) in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
No permissions granted for quarrying in the area by CIDCO or Maharashtra Environment Department
National Green Tribunal (NGT) stepped in, clubbed two petitions, and scheduled a joint hearing on December 5
Environmental groups and residents raise concerns about dust emissions, vibrations, and structural impacts on the hospital
ACTREC operates under the Department of Atomic Energy, expressing internal concerns over the quarry's proximity and impact
- Who
- Illegal stone quarry operators, Tata Cancer Hospital (ACTREC) staff and patients, environmental groups, and residents
- What
- Operating an illegal stone quarry near a cancer hospital
- When
- The quarry has been operating without permissions, with the issue gaining attention in July 2025
- Where
- Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, near Tata Cancer Hospital (ACTREC)
- Why
- To extract stones for construction, despite knowing the health and safety risks to the hospital and its occupants
Environmental Groups & Residents
Quarry Operators & Regulatory Bodies
Health & Safety Concerns
Environmental Groups & Residents
Heavy dust emissions, vibrations from blasting, and possible structural impacts on the hospital
Quarry Operators & Regulatory Bodies
Potential economic losses and job cuts if the quarry is shut down
Regulatory Oversight
Environmental Groups & Residents
CIDCO and Maharashtra Environment Department failed to grant permissions or enforce regulations
Quarry Operators & Regulatory Bodies
Regulatory bodies claim lack of resources or awareness to monitor and control the situation
- Hospital Name
- Tata Cancer Hospital (ACTREC)
- Location
- Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
- Regulatory Body
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Next Hearing Date
- December 5, 2025
- Quarry Status
- Operating without permissions