Archive · 24 Dec 2025
J&K Probes Pollution and Cement Plant in Kathua
In Jammu and Kashmir, a committee is investigating pollution from factories and a plan to build a cement plant near a wildlife area in Kathua.
The committee visited the area to talk to people and see the problems.
They found out that factories might be dumping waste into water, hurting crops and the environment.
People are worried because the cement plant is near a wildlife sanctuary and farmland.
The committee will check how this affects health and nature and make a report.
They promised to protect the environment and people's health.
J&K Assembly Environment Committee orders probe into pollution and proposed cement plant in Kathua.
High-level team constituted to assess environmental impact and submit a report within 15 days.
Committee visited SIDCO Industrial Estate to interact with stakeholders and address environmental concerns.
Local deputations raised objections to the proposed cement plant near Kaalna–Bhatodi villages, citing ecological and agricultural concerns.
Allegations of industrial units discharging effluents into water bodies, affecting crops and health.
- Who
- J&K Legislative Assembly Environment Committee, local stakeholders, industrial units
- What
- Probe into alleged pollution and proposed cement plant
- When
- Committee visited on Tuesday, report due in 15 days
- Where
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To assess environmental impact and address local concerns
- Location
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Committee
- J&K Legislative Assembly Environment Committee
- Proposed Industry
- Cement plant
- Probe Team
- Chairman of the Pollution Control Committee, Deputy Commissioner, and other officers
- Report Deadline
- 15 days
- Key Concerns
- Industrial waste impact, ecological balance, environmental protection
- Stakeholders Involved
- MLAs, Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Chairman of Pollution Control Committee, Director of Industries and Commerce, Deputy Commissioner, Industrial Association, local deputations