Officials confirmed that enforcement action began early Monday morning after inspections revealed that the plant was significantly contributing to air and water pollution. The facility falls under Category 17, which includes highly polluting industries such as integrated steel and sponge iron plants.
A joint team from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), along with local administration and police personnel, entered the premises and initiated closure procedures across multiple units.
Security has been tightened at the site, with police deployed at the main gate. Entry of employees has been restricted to ensure smooth execution of the shutdown process.The latest move comes after a series of inspections and warnings issued over the past year. The CPCB conducted a detailed inspection in August 2024 and later issued a non-compliance notice on May 27, 2025.
Despite these directives, the company reportedly failed to meet environmental standards.
Further violations were identified during a follow-up inspection conducted between March 17 and 18, 2026. Officials noted that the plant continued to breach pollution control norms, prompting decisive enforcement action.