Govt to inspect Nuh bone-crushing unit as villagers cry foul over stench

A team will inspect the animal bone-crushing factory in Nuh to assess its impact on nearby villages, Haryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir assured the Vidhan Sabha today. The inspection will take place at the convenience of local MLA Mamman Khan.

Raising concerns during the question hour, Khan alleged that the factory in Doha village had become a "nightmare" for locals due to the unbearable stench and pollution, leading to health issues. “The villagers have breathing problems, and the stench is unbearable. Why was a licence given in the first place?” he asked.

Narbir clarified that the factory, operational since 2019, was not a source of air pollution and had a valid Consent to Operate until September 30, 2028. He added that an earlier inspection by the Haryana Pollution Control Board found no foul smell outside the premises, though some odour was detected near the raw material storage. A show-cause notice was issued to the factory regarding this.

The minister cited health department and veterinary reports, stating that no epidemic or adverse health effects had been observed. However, Khan reminded the House that the factory was shut down 25 years ago following protests from four villages. In response, Narbir said a team would assess the situation first-hand. “Animal bone-crushing is an industry in Mewat,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dabwali MLA Aditya Devilal raised concerns over the use of PVC pipes for water supply, claiming they were harmful. Public Health Minister Ranbir Gangwa said government agencies did not use PVC pipes but acknowledged that influential individuals might have used them in some areas.

In response to an unstarred question from Mulana MLA Pooja regarding the District Mineral Foundation Fund, Mines and Geology Minister Krishan Lal Panwar stated that Rs 126.7 crore had been collected in the past five years, with Rs 80.6 crore utilised. The highest collection was in Charkhi Dadri (Rs 58.4 crore), where Rs 62.1 crore was used. No funds were collected in Kurukshetra and Panipat, while Rs 6.28 lakh collected in Palwal remained unused.