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@article{180419,
        author = {Syed Rizwan ul Haq and Irfan Bashir},
        title = {Impact of cement dust on chemical properties of soil in Khrew industrial area, Jammu and Kashmir, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2086-2092},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180419},
        abstract = {The present study was carried out to assess 
the effect of cement dust deposition on the chemical 
properties of soil in the vicinity of Khrew Industrial 
area Jammu and Kashmir. Soil samples were collected 
and analyzed and compared with control site and 
standard soil classification. Comparison of soil chemical 
parameters revealed that cement dust from factory 
effect the soil quality surrounding cement factory.  Soil 
organic carbon and was in medium range.  
Exchangeable 
Calcium, 
Total 
phosphorus, 
Exchangeable Magnesium was also high in affected 
range than the control site. At present it may not be that 
serious but if this trend continues soil properties of a 
vast area is likely to be change indirectly affecting flora, 
fauna, and human being. 
The present study was conducted to assess the soil 
chemical properties and effect of cement dust on the soil 
quality in the surroundings area of the Khrew 
Industrial area Jammu and Kashmir. Assessment of 
chemical properties of soil leads to the managing of 
resources while working with soil of a region. The 
specific analysis of this factor and different parameters 
testing related to this study is much needed to check the 
effects of cement dust from factory on soil because soil 
is our life-supporting system and plays a vital role in the 
earth’s ecosystem. Besides all the goodness, the soil 
quality is degrading day-by-day due to rapid urban
industrial growth and improper use and management 
of soil.},
        keywords = {Chemical properties, soil quality, cement  dust, life-supporting system},
        month = {June},
        }