The NGT has ordered Uttar Pradesh to fix non-functional sewage plants to protect the Ganga River.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Uttar Pradesh to activate all non-functional sewage treatment plants within four weeks to combat severe sewage management issues affecting the Ganga River. A recent report highlighted that 247 out of 326 identified drains are contributing to untreated wastewater discharge. The NGT has requested the state's chief secretary to provide detailed information on the drains and proposed treatment solutions, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for January 20, 2025.

November 09, 2024
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