What action has the National Green Tribunal taken regarding the Jodhpura village pollution issue?

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Rajasthan government to constitute a committee to study and measures to rehabilitate the victims of pollution away from the proximity of limestone mining with crushers near Jodhpura village.

How long have the villagers of Jodhpura been protesting against the cement plant?

The villagers of Jodhpura have been protesting against the cement plant in their village for over 1,000 days under the "Jodhpura-Mohanpura Sangarsh Samiti".

What kind of damages and impacts have the villagers of Jodhpura suffered due to the cement plant's operations?

The villagers have suffered damage to their homes, including recently constructed ones, in the form of cracks due to blasting activities. They have also been suffering from noise and air pollution, leading to health issues and mental disturbances.

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Rajasthan Ordered to Rehabilitate Victims of Pollution Near Jodhpura Crushers

9 Nov

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Summary

NGT directs Rajasthan to form committee to study and rehabilitate victims
Villagers in Jodhpura protesting cement plant's mining and crushers for over 1,000 days
Homes and school damaged, residents suffer health issues due to pollution

Rajasthan Ordered to Rehabilitate Victims of Pollution Near Jodhpura Crushers

In a significant ruling, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Rajasthan government to constitute a committee of competent officials to undertake a study and measures to rehabilitate the victims of pollution away from the proximity of limestone mining with crushers near Jodhpura village.

For over 1,000 days, a group of villagers in Jodhpura, Rajasthan, have been protesting under the "Jodhpura-Mohanpura Sangarsh Samiti" against a cement plant in their village that has a mine and two associated crushers. The NGT judgment, delivered on November 3, 2025, acknowledged the large-scale impact on the households in the area, with most homes, including recently constructed ones, developing cracks due to the blasting activities. The villagers have also been suffering from noise and air pollution, leading to health issues and mental disturbances.