La Farce? A report on the impacts of Lafarge’s Greenfield project in HP

In 2006 the Himachal Cabinet approved the setting up of a Rs 900 crore greenfield project in the state by Lafarge, the French multinational and second largest producer of cement in the world. The project has been a centre of controversy since day one, with resistance from local people. The Environment Clearance accorded to the project was quashed by the National Appellate authority last year. The High Court, where the NEAA judgement was challenged ordered (upload copy of order) for another site visit by the EAC. This visit happened in october 2011 and now the decision of the MoEF is awaited on the matter.

Apart from Limestone mining, stone quarrying has been another serious issue plaguing the state especially in areas like Nalagarh and Solan.

Relavant reports and articles:

  1. La Farce, A Preliminary Investigation Report
  2. Article on the NEAA Judgement quashing EC to Lafarge – November 2010
  3. EAC Site Visit report submitted in October 2011

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