The villagers of Mahakalbasta,  Ghantikhal, Dhurusia, Dalabhaga, Khuntuni and Radhakishorpur gram panchayats around the Aarti Steel and Power Plant have alleged that coal particles mixed black coloured layer wrapped their agricultural fields and water bodies resulting in severe pollution and loss of paddy and vegetables production. The fertility of the soil is almost reduced and no pesticides and fertilizers can help in reviving plants

The air for a radius of at least 20 km remains so unhygienic and warm by which the human and animal population in the area suffer from multiple pollution related diseases. During the day time, people notice a light blue colour air in the nearby areas of the steel and power plant. The inferno emitting from its chimneys raises heat in the atmosphere and it is unbearable. The vacuum cleaner creates high noise pollution by which the pregnant women and the patients suffer a lot.

These apart, heavy dust generated by different coal and iron ore transportation adds to the miseries. The combustion of coal and other fossil fuels in the plant suspends sulfuric dioxide and carbon dioxide in the air which is poisonous for both the animal and plant population. As a result, several villagers are suffering from lungs, skin and kidney problems.

During installation of the company, people had thought that the company would give them employment facilities by which their per capita income would rise and they would live in peace. But after setting of the plant, its authorities played mischief with the locals and didn't give any direct recruitment. Rather, it engaged labourer contractors for the purpose. Most of the directly recruited employees are outsiders. By making this, the authorities are trying to deceive locals here, alleged sources.

This apart, as it has erected high fence around its assigned areas, the wild animals particularly elephants are disturbed.