{
  "id": 18730377,
  "title": "Protest against move to set up waste processing plant on Sainik School campus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/protest-against-move-to-set-up-waste-processing-plant-on-sainik",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/protest-against-move-to-set-up-waste-processing-plant-on-sainik-school-campus/article71678493.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parents in Thiruvananthapuram are protesting a plan to build a waste processing plant on the campus of Sainik School, a prestigious educational institution. The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is reportedly considering 20 acres of land within the school grounds for the project. Mayor V.V. Rajesh visited the school on Wednesday to assess the feasibility of the proposal. The location of the campus, which houses around 600 cadets and 300 staff members, has caused outrage among parents. They argue that the diversion of educational land to a waste facility is unacceptable and could have severe health implications. The school is also a hub for student activities, including cross-country racing and obstacle course training. Parents contend that the proposed plant would pollute the air, groundwater, and pose serious threats to the health of students and staff. They also worry about the noise and health hazards associated with waste transportation. The Ministry of Defence received a letter from Mayor Rajesh in June seeking approval for the project, leading to a joint assessment by school authorities and the corporation. However, parents and alumni are united in their opposition to the proposal, vowing to raise strong objections.",
  "summary": "The civic body is reportedly eyeing 20 acres of land on the vast school campus to set up a waste-to-energy plant",
  "key_points": [
    "Thiruvananthapuram parents protest waste plant on Sainik School campus.",
    "20 acres of school land considered for project, causing outrage.",
    "Parents fear pollution, health risks from waste facility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}