Pollution from iron and steel plants in Giridih is wreaking havoc on local communities, causing severe air and water contamination. Thousands of residents in nearby villages are battling respiratory diseases, dried borewells, and the loss of greenery, with officials yet to act decisively. IAS officer Vijaya Jadhav has stepped up, exposing regulatory violations and promising accountability, but the region's environmental crisis remains a pressing concern.

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