India, Sept. 15 -- Environmental activists and residents of Ambivli, Atali, and Mohane areas in Kalyan have voiced their concerns about air pollution from the proposed Ambivli Cement Grinding Unit. It will also affect two rivers, Kalu and Ulhas, that are close to the project site, they said. A public hearing, as part of the environmental clearance process, will be held on Tuesday (September 16).

M/S Ambuja Cement Ltd has proposed setting up a cement grinding unit, with a total capacity of 6 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA), at Kalyan. The plant will be built on the land that earlier belonged to the National Rayon Company. It spreads across Ambivli, Mohane, and Atali areas of Kalyan in Thane district.

Residents from areas near the p...