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Residents near Haware City in Thane have expressed concern over the operations of a Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plant, claiming it runs beyond permitted hours and causes severe dust and noise pollution. They reported fine particulate matter covering homes and streets, affecting daily life and raising health concerns, especially for children and the elderly. Despite multiple complaints to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Thane Municipal Corporation, residents say enforcement has been slow. A public interest litigation has been filed, demanding immediate inspection and strict compliance with environmental norms.
Residents living close to Haware City in Thane have raised objections to a nearby Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plant, saying it is operating beyond permitted hours and generating high levels of dust and noise. A public interest litigation was filed last year over the issue, but locals say little has been done and regulatory enforcement remains slow. Advertisement
Community members reported that machinery, concrete mixers, and trucks often operate late into the night, leaving dust settled on homes, vehicles, and streets. The plant is situated near densely populated residential buildings and several schools, heightening concern over potential respiratory and long term health effects for children, elderly residents, and other vulnerable populations.
Monitoring data collected by residents showed that PM2.5 levels in the area have reached unsafe limits, raising questions about prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter. The continuous noise from plant operations and movement of heavy vehicles has disrupted daily life, affecting sleep, outdoor activities, and overall community comfort.
Despite submitting repeated complaints along with photographs, videos, and air quality measurements to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), and local police, residents say no effective action has been taken. Authorities acknowledged receiving complaints but cited administrative delays, including ongoing election duties, as reasons for slow response.
Residents have called for the immediate shutdown of the plant until compliance is ensured, demanding joint inspections by all relevant authorities and strict enforcement of environmental regulations. They insist that public health cannot be compromised while administrative processes are delayed.
Similar issues have emerged in other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where multiple concrete plants were shut down in recent months for violating dust control and environmental standards. These actions indicate growing awareness and enforcement pressure on RMC operations, but residents in Thane continue to face exposure and disruption.
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