Hanumanगढ़ ethanol factory: Farmers reject deal, demand closure, Dec 17 Mahapanchayat.

• Hanumangarh farmers rejected an agreement on an ethanol factory, demanding its permanent closure.
• A "Mahapanchayat" is scheduled for December 17, with national farmer leader Rakesh Tikait expected to participate.
• Farmers cite concerns about severe pollution, groundwater contamination, and agricultural land degradation from the factory.
• The dispute previously escalated on December 10, involving factory damage, vehicle fires, and police intervention.
• The administration states the factory has all necessary approvals and is part of a central green energy policy.

Why It Matters: Hanumangarh farmers' ethanol factory dispute escalates, impacting local environment and livelihoods.