JSW Dharamtar port expansion faces EC grant scrutiny after coal dust and wastewater hit mangroves

Coal dust and wastewater were found already harming mangroves

A government sub-committee has flagged coal dust and wastewater from JSW Dharamtar Port as harming mangroves, pointing to risks to the Dharamtar creek ecosystem. The findings came before an expert panel recommended environmental clearance for the port’s expansion. JSW says it recognizes the issues and will implement the panel’s recommendations, though environmental concerns remain central to the EC grant.