Villagers oppose proposed cement plant in Mansa village
Members of the pro-environment organisation Public Action Committee (PAC) mobilised people to participate in the public hearing and oppose the setting up of the cement plant, terming it a red category industry.
The villagers raised objections and said if the industrial unit from the red category was allowed to be set up, they might have to face environmental hazards.
The representatives of the PPCB, Mansa district administration, and the JSW also participated in the public hearing and apprised villagers about the proposed plant.
As per the notification, JSW Cement Limited proposes to set up a 6 million tonne per annum (MTPA) plant with two units of 3 MTPA each, and a standalone grinding unit in 19.02 hectares (48 acres) of land at Karmgarh and Talwandi Aklia villages in Mansa.
As per the Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006, the project proponent needs to obtain environmental clearance from the Union ministry of environment, forest, and climate change.
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For this, the industry has approached the PPCB.
"Talwandi Morcha was formed to mobilise people against the proposed project, and a seminar was held at Talwandi Aklia village on July 11 to sensitise people about the environmental impact in the area and on the lives of the people with the setting up of a red category industry," said PAC members and Talwandi Aklia residents Karnail Singh and Harjinder Singh.
Earlier, the PAC formed Chamkaur Sahib Morcha against the proposed paper mill at Chamkaur Sahib, and due to its efforts, hundreds of residents of nearby villages, while participating in a public hearing by the PPCB on April 30, opposed the setting up of the industry.
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