NGT directs Hry to submit action plan on Yamuna

NEW DELHI : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday day directed the Haryana government to submit an action plan to address the issue of ammonia and other pollutants in river Yamuna.

A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim asked the state government to file an affidavit stating short- and long-term measures which it proposes to combat the pollution in the river.

The green panel also asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to monitor the water at Wazirabad barrage and take remedial action if required.

During the proceedings, the Central Pollution Control Board submitted a report with regard to pollution levels of ammonia downstream at Khojkipur drain No 2 and Khojkipur drain.

The matter will be heard next on March 5.

The NGT had earlier directed the Delhi and Haryana governments to identify and address the sources of pollution in river Yamuna.

It had earlier ordered Delhi and Haryana governments to hold a meeting to resolve the issue of high ammonia content in the water being provided to the national capital.

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had moved a plea in the tribunal plea alleging high ammonia in water being provided by the Haryana government to Delhi.

CPCB had submitted its analysis report of ammonia at Tajewala in Haryana, Wazirabad water treatment plant, Okhla and ITO barrage in Delhi.