Following the sanctioning of 40 slaughterhouse facilities in Nuh, the Haryana government has officially halted all new permissions for such units to address growing environmental and public health concerns. This move marks a significant shift in policy, as the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has moved to curb the proliferation of these facilities in the region, honouring an assurance previously given in the Vidhan Sabha.
The recent directive, detailed in the correspondence found in 1002338557.jpg, solidifies the rejection of a pending Consent to Establish (CTE) application for M/s Mewat Frozen Food India Ltd. in village Nangla, Mubrakpur.
Providing official clarity on the decision, Vinay Pratap Singh, Chairman of the HSPCB, stated: “HSPCB has already issued permission in the form of Consent to Establish (CTE) to 30 applicants for establishing slaughter houses in District Nuh. Similarly, more than 10 slaughter houses have also been granted permission to operate in the form of Consent to Operate (CTO). Since sufficient number of permissions have already been issued for slaughter houses in Nuh District, hence HSPCB has decided not to issue permission to any applicant for establishing new slaughter houses in District Nuh as of now. Government had also given assurance in this regard in Vidhan Sabha.”
Addressing the environmental severity of the situation, the Chairman further added: “Slaughter houses fall under high pollution RED category industry. HSPCB keeps strict vigil on RED category industries and there have been pollution related complaints by local residents with regard to slaughter houses. HSPCB is revising SOP guidelines for operating slaughterhouses for their better monitoring.”
The decision comes at a time when the district is grappling with the cumulative impact of existing infrastructure. Out of the 30 units previously granted establishment permits, 12 are currently operational while 18 are under construction. Local communities and social organisations have been vocal in their opposition, frequently raising concerns regarding foul odours, waste management, and the potential contamination of soil and water resources. Deputy Commissioner Akhil Pilani has reiterated that the administration will ensure strict compliance with all environmental standards and government mandates, reflecting the state’s heightened focus on regulating high-pollution industries to protect local public health.
