Balaghat Pollution Crisis: Usha Plant Ash, Dirty Water, Black Dust Torment Ward 2-3 Residents in Madhya Pradesh
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Usha Plant Pollution Plagues Balaghat: Black Ash, Dirty Water Torment Residents
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News18•17-02-2026, 13:27
Usha Plant Pollution Plagues Balaghat: Black Ash, Dirty Water Torment Residents
•Residents of Katangi's Wards 2-3 in Balaghat are suffering from severe pollution caused by an Usha plant operating under the guise of Sant Jairamdas Rice Mill.
•Black ash from the plant covers homes, clothes, and trees, forcing residents like Priya Bangre to clean multiple times daily and restrict children's outdoor activities.
•The pollution significantly impacts health, causing eye and skin issues in children, and respiratory problems like cough and cold among residents.
•Agricultural fields, such as Suresh Bisen's, are affected by black ash and dirty water, leading to crop damage despite repeated complaints.
•Despite official reports (Panchnama) confirming pollution and a Nagar Parishad warning, no concrete action has been taken against the mill, which locals claim operates an illegal Usha plant.
