Khrew Is Critically Polluted — But Has The Govt’s Response Matched The Seriousness Of That Finding?

Cement dust, declining saffron yields and respiratory illness define life beside J&K’s industrial belt. How long must its people pay the price of development?Residents have repeatedly expressed concerns about coughing, breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health problems. In March 2025, news reports on a government reply in the Legislative Assembly stated that emissions from cement factories in Khrew had contributed to increased pulmonary and cardiac diseases among local residents.