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NGT Warns on Yamuna Pollution and Illegal Constructions

Representative AI image AGRA: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, the Uttar Pradesh government, the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation, and other agencies regarding severe pollution in the Yamuna River and illegal constructions along its banks. This action comes after a petition by Vijay Kishore Goswami of the Braj Vrindavan Devalaya Samiti, who raised concerns about untreated sewage, industrial waste, and encroachment on floodplains. Despite NGT’s 2021 orders for improved sewage treatment and ecosystem protection, violations reportedly persist. The petitioners provided a comprehensive 95-page affidavit that included water quality reports and geo-tagged photographs demonstrating…

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Delhi HC forms panel to accelerate industrial redevelopment and reduce Yamuna pollution.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has formed a three-member committee to expedite redevelopment initiatives for industrial regions and ensure effective treatment of wastewater flowing into the Yamuna River. This action follows the court’s concerns about the ongoing pollution issues, particularly the delays by agencies responsible for managing industrial waste. The committee will include delegates from key organizations, namely the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and Delhi Jal Board (DJB). During the hearings, the court criticized the government’s inaction and warned of potential adverse rulings against responsible agencies. Last month, senior officials…