Archive · 21 Nov 2025
HFA Project in Rahul Nagar: 336 Families Suffer Due to Pollution
In Bhopal, a Housing for All (HFA) project is causing severe air pollution in Rahul Nagar.
Late-night construction has made it hard for 336 families to breathe.
The Chief Secretary asked the Bhopal Municipal Corporation for a report after people complained.
The construction has stopped for now.
Chief Secretary Anurag Jain sought report from BMC on HFA project's impact in Rahul Nagar
Residents face breathing difficulties due to dust and smoke from late-night construction
Air Quality Index (AQI) in TT Nagar crossed 300 mark for two days and remained 'Poor' for a week
Construction work halted after CS's intervention
Residents kept doors and windows shut due to thick smoke for nearly a year
- Who
- Residents of Rahul Nagar Phase-2, Bhopal
- What
- Suffering from breathing difficulties due to air pollution caused by late-night construction under the Housing for All project
- When
- For nearly a year, with the issue coming to a head recently
- Where
- Rahul Nagar Phase-2, Bhopal
- Why
- Due to negligence of the contractor and disregard for environmental and safety guidelines
Residents' Perspective
Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Perspective
Pollution Impact
Residents' Perspective
Residents face breathing difficulties and are forced to keep doors and windows shut
Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Perspective
BMC acknowledges the issue and has halted construction work
Complaint Resolution
Residents' Perspective
Residents feel administration is unaware and unresponsive to their complaints
Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Perspective
BMC has sought a report from the contractor and taken action after CS's intervention
- Project
- Housing for All (HFA) Phase-2
- Affected Families
- 336 families in Rahul Nagar Phase-2
- Pollution Level
- AQI crossed 300 mark, remained 'Poor' for a week
- Construction Status
- Halted after CS's intervention
- Complaints
- Numerous, with no official visit to the site until recently