Fly ash released from the Panipat thermal power plant of the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited has affected the ambient air, human health, groundwater, air quality and agriculture in the nearby villages, revealed the interim report of a joint committee formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
The report submitted with the NGT on January 17 revealed that qualitative damage has been caused to the environment and public health. It has suggested that the detailed investigation to generate extensive data is required for quantification of the affected area and quantitative damage caused to the environment and public health by involving subject experts.
Farmers have said that the visible impact of fly ash of the Panipat thermal power plant can be observed in the area especially from March to July, and it becomes difficult to breath during this period. The farmers had alleged most people in the area are suffering from skin, eye and respiratory problems.
