Geneva scientist flags waste in Aravallis

An environmentalist and research scientist Dr Amit Kumar based in Geneva filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in May 2025 regarding widespread illegal waste burning and unauthorised industrial activity in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli hills of Haryana’s Nuh district.

- Leena Dhankhar

The plea, shared with HT today alleges large-scale dumping, burning of industrial and plastic waste in forest areas near Khori Kalan and Khori Khurd villages. The waste, it claims, is being transported from the RICO Industrial Area of Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.

“These open burning sites operate round the clock and have turned parts of the Aravallis into gas chambers,” said Kumar. “Toxic emissions are impacting the air, soil, water, and the health of local villagers, many of whom report breathing issues, skin problems, and eye infections.”