Villagers and Activists Oppose Proposed Cement Plant in Bathinda District
Villagers from Maiserkhana and nearby areas in Bathinda district, along with activists, opposed the proposed 3-million-tonne-per-annum cement plant by JK Cement Limited during a Punjab Pollution Control Board public hearing. Concerns included environmental pollution, public health risks, procedural lapses, and the proximity to residential areas and the historic Durga Mata Temple. Plant officials claimed it would be a zero-pollution unit with green belts and rail transport for raw materials. Authorities assured investigation of complaints and legal action if needed.