UltraTech Group Accused of ₹3.29 Crore CSR Fraud and Murna River Pollution in MP
• Scientific Proof: BHU Study Confirms Murna River Toxicity
• CSR Fund Misappropriation: How ₹3.29 Crore Vanished
• Ground Reality: Health Crisis and Ecological Collapse in Shahdol
UltraTech Group is under investigation for an alleged ₹3.29 crore CSR fund fraud and massive river pollution in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district. A Banaras Hindu University (BHU) study has confirmed severe toxicity in the Murna River, while BJP leader Ashok Patel has lodged grievances with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), alleging corporate negligence, misuse of CSR funds, and a worsening public health crisis.
- UltraTech Group Accused of ₹3.29 Crore CSR Fraud and Murna River Pollution in MP
- • Scientific Proof: BHU Study Confirms Murna River Toxicity
- • CSR Fund Misappropriation: How ₹3.29 Crore Vanished
- • Ground Reality: Health Crisis and Ecological Collapse in Shahdol
- The Dying Murna River: An Ecological Disaster
- Scientific Proof of Pollution: BHU Study Evidence
- The CSR Mirage: ₹3.29 Crore Vanishes
- Ground Reality: Health Crisis and Official Apathy
- Institutional Failure: The Corporate-State Nexus
- The Ultimatum: Hunger Strike and Legal Battle
- Conclusion: A National Environmental Test Case
A massive ₹3.29 crore CSR fraud and severe river pollution scandal rocks UltraTech group in Madhya Pradesh. Local BJP leader Ashok Patel has filed official grievances with the National Green Tribunal. The complaints detail catastrophic pollution of the Murna River and corporate fund misuse.
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The Dying Murna River: An Ecological Disaster
The Murna River has transformed from lifeline to toxic drain in Shahdol. Its waters now run black with coal residue and sewage. Ashok Patel documented this environmental crime for two years. He now threatens a fast-unto-death protest demanding immediate government action.
Scientific Proof of Pollution: BHU Study Evidence
A 2021 Banaras Hindu University study confirms the Sone-Murna system’s toxicity. Research shows dissolved oxygen levels fell by 18.2%. Biological oxygen demand dangerously increased by 19.4%. The water quality index exceeds 100, marking it unfit for human consumption.
The CSR Mirage: ₹3.29 Crore Vanishes
UltraTech’s compliance report claims ₹3.29 crore spent on village development. Funds were allocated for health camps and sanitation projects. However, the 2025 Sindhuri Affidavit tells a different story. Villagers attest no toilets or water plants were ever built.
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Ground Reality: Health Crisis and Official Apathy
Field investigations confirm an ongoing ecological collapse. Fish deaths occur regularly after rainfall. Agricultural wells have turned black with pollution. Baiga and Gond tribes suffer severe skin infections. The MP Pollution Control Board closed complaints without inspection.
Institutional Failure: The Corporate-State Nexus
Dozens of official letters reveal collusion between officials and UltraTech. No effluent checks or CSR audits were ever conducted. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs failed to enforce compliance. This represents a systemic breakdown in environmental governance.
The Ultimatum: Hunger Strike and Legal Battle
Ashok Patel mobilizes villagers under Murna Bachao Jan Andolan. New petitions seek CAG forensic audit of CSR claims. They demand CPCB-NMCG joint pollution investigation. The movement seeks criminal accountability for suppressed complaints.
Conclusion: A National Environmental Test Case
The Murna River crisis symbolizes India’s environmental governance challenges. This case tests corporate accountability and regulatory integrity. The Sprouts News Investigation Team will monitor developments until justice is served for Shahdol’s communities.
