
A chemical plant in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, linked to an Italian environmental scandal involving PFAS chemicals, is facing scrutiny. Opposition politicians and activists are demanding its closure, citing potential dangers from PFAS emissions, similar to pollution issues in Italy. Maharashtra's Industries Minister has assured a committee of experts will review the unit, promising no harmful activities will be permitted. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has initiated a routine probe into the plant's compliance with environmental norms.