Vardhman Roofings Private Ltd has proposed to set up a Asbestos Cement Sheet Plant (200 MT per day) at Trilokpur Road, Village Kheri, Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. The total land area requirement is 3.42 ha. It is claimed that a green belt will be developed in 35% of total area. The project is estimated to cost Rs.300 million. The project was considered for Issuing Environmental Clearance on Feb 22, 2011 and the EC was issued on May 10, 2011.
It is sad that a killer fiber like asbestos which is banned in 55 countries is being used in Hiamachal Pradesh to manufacture asbestos cement sheets disregarding the fatal health impact for present and future generations. This plant be be stopped to save residents from incurable lung cancer like diseases.
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