India’s Most Polluted City EXPOSED | Ethanol Plant polluting Byrnihat? | Documentary | Aboyob Bhuyan

Byrnihat, on the Assam-Meghalaya border, has just been named India's most polluted city — again. But when a two-year-old ethanol plant went viral for "poisoning the air," we went looking for the real story. This documentary traces Byrnihat's transformation from a quiet betel-nut farming checkpoint into one of Northeast India's densest industrial belts — a journey that began in 1996 with a government-backed industrial park, and was flagged by India's own pollution regulators as "critically polluted" as far back as 2009. Long before anyone outside the region was paying attention. We went inside the ethanol plant at the center of the latest controversy, spoke directly to its authorities, and verified the Pollution Control Board's own findings. What we found complicates the easy narrative circulating online — and points to a much older, much bigger story that's been hiding in plain sight for three decades. ***** 🤝🏼 Connect with Aboyob Stay updated and behind the scenes: 👉🏼 Instagram:   / aboyobbhuyan   👉🏼 Twitter (X):   / aboyobbhuyan   ***** Creative Team behind the production, 👉🏼 Research: Adishree Hazarika, Aboyob Bhuyan 👉🏼 Director of Photograohy: Shasanka Sarma, Hirakjyoti Ray 👉🏼 Drone: Rajib 👉🏼 Production: Nitupal Saikia 👉🏼 Editor: Kaustav K. Mahanta, Mirjul Ahmed, Chinmoy Sut, Aboyob Bhuyan 👉🏼 Graphics & Design: Biki Sarania ***** 📩 Business & Collaboration: For news tips, inquiries, or collaborations: Email: [email protected] ***** 📌 About Untold: UNTOLD is more than just a Podcast; It is a platform dedicated to bringing the unspoken to the surface. As one of the region's fastest-growing youth-led media initiatives, we dive deep into the stories, philosophies, and realities that often go unheard. From decoding complex political landscapes and development issues to sharing the raw, personal journeys of artists, change-makers, and thought leaders, UNTOLD aims to bridge the gap between opinion and understanding. Whether it’s a conversation about societal taboos, mental health, or the celebration of culture, we are here to explore the truth in its simplest and most honest form. ***** 📌 About Aboyob Bhuyan Aboyob Bhuyan is a digital journalist, storyteller, and the founder of the youth-led media organization 'Truth'. With a passion for dissecting current affairs and reflecting on diverse opinions, Aboyob hosts UNTOLD to create a space for meaningful dialogue. His mission is to explain the world around us—be it politics, development, or human connection—in a way that resonates with the youth and the curious mind. Join him on this journey of questioning, learning, and uncovering the stories that matter. ***** ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the channel, the host, or the organization. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.