Lok Sabha Question No. 4397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-19
Subject: National River Conservation Plan
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4397

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2019

## National River Conservation Plan

## 4397. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  a  number  of  lakes  and  rivers  which  are  not  covered  under  the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)  have  been  polluted due to discharge of waste, garbage etc.;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  lakes  and  stretches  of  such  rivers  identified  as  most polluted, State-wise including Gujarat, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to initiate any action plan for conservation of lakes and rivers not covered under NRCP; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  funds  earmarked  and  allocated  for  the purpose, State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) & (b) Water bodies including rivers in the country are mainly polluted due to discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities/towns and industrial effluents.  Non-point  sources  of  pollution  like  agricultural  runoff,  open  defecation, runoff from solid waste dump sites, etc. also contribute to pollution. To assess the pollution levels, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with the State Pollution Control Board (SPCBs) monitors the water quality of rivers and lakes on a regular basis across a country through a network of 2077 monitoring stations. As per a report published by CPCB in September, 2018, 351 rivers stretches are identified as  polluted.  Out  of  these,  20  polluted  stretches  of  rivers  have  been  identified  in Gujarat  and  01  stretch  in  Daman  Diu  and  Dadra  Nagar  Haveli,  based  on  Biochemical  Oxygen  Demand  (BOD),  a  key  indicator  of  organic  pollution.  State  wise details of polluted river stretches is annexed.

For lakes Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is currently  implementing  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  namely,  National  Plan  for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA) for conservation and management of wetlands  (including  lakes)  in  the  country  on  cost  sharing  basis  between  Central Government  and  respective  State  Governments.  The  scheme  covers  various activities  such  as  interception,  diversion  and  treatment  of  wastewater,  shoreline protection, lake front development, in-situ cleaning i.e. desilting & deweeding, storm water management, bioremediation, catchment area treatment, Lake Beautification, survey & demarcation, biofencing, fisheries development, weed control, biodiversity conservation, education and awareness creation, community participation, etc. Total 65 lakes spreading in15 states have been taken up under NPCA scheme.

(c) & (d) Pollution abatement of rivers is a continuous and ongoing process. It is the  responsibility  of  the  State  Governments/  concerned  local  bodies  to  set  up facilities  for  collection,  transportation  and  treatment  of  sewage  for  abatement  of pollution of rivers. The Ministry supplements the efforts of the State Governments by providing financial assistance for taking up works relating to  interception & diversion of raw sewage, laying of sewer lines, setting up of sewage treatment plants, low cost sanitation facilities, improved wood crematoria, river front/bathing ghat development, etc. Project proposals are received from the State Governments from time to time for taking  up  pollution  abatement  works  in  towns  along  various  rivers,  and  are considered for financial assistance under the NRCP subject to their conformity with the  scheme  guidelines,  pollution  status,  prioritization,  appraisal  by  independent institutions and availability of Plan funds.

For more effective conservation and management of wetlands in the country, the  Central  Government  in  consultation  with  the  States,  Union  Territories,  Central line  Ministries and other stakeholders, have notified the Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017 superseding the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010. As per the Wetlands Rules, 2017 certain activities are prohibited under the provision 4(2), which are applicable to wetlands notified by the Central  Government, State Government and Union Territory Administration and  to wetlands  categorized  as  'wetlands  of  international  importance'  under  the  Ramsar Convention.

Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  to  parts  (a)  &  (b)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred Question  No.  4397  to  be  answered  on  19 th July,  2019  on  'National  River Conservation Plan'

## State-Wise Polluted River Stretches

|   S.No. | Name Of State                     | Name Of Polluted River Stretches                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |   Number |
|---------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
|       1 | Andhra Pradesh                    | Kundu, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Krishna, Nagavali                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |        5 |
|       2 | Assam                             | Bharalu, Borsola, Deepar Bill, Digboi, Kamalpur, Panchnai Brahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Bega, Beki, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, Bordoibam Beelmukh, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Dikhow, Dikrong, Diplai, Disang, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Bharali, Jhanji, Kalong, Kapili, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora Bharali, Parashali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, |       44 |
|       3 | Bihar                             | Sirsia, Farmar, Ganga, Poonpun, Ram Rekha, Sikrahna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |        6 |
|       4 | Chhattisgarh                      | Hasdeo, Kharoon, Mahanadi, Seonath, Kelo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        5 |
|       5 | Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli | Damangang                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |        1 |
|       6 | Delhi                             | Yamuna,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |        1 |
|       7 | Goa                               | Sal, Mandovi, Talpona, Assonora, Bicholim, Chapora, Khandepar, Sinquerim, Tiracol, Valvant, Zuari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |       11 |
|       8 | Gujarat                           | Amlakhadi, Bhadar, Bhogavo, Khari, Sabarmati, Vishwamitri, Dhadar, Triveni, Amravati (Tributary Of Narmada), Damanganga, Kolak, Mahi, Shedhi, Tapi, Anas, Balehwar Khadi, Kim, Meshwa, Mindhola, Narmada                                                                                                                                                                                             |       20 |
|       9 | Haryana                           | Ghaggar, Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |        2 |
|      10 | Himachal Pradesh                  | Sukhana, Markanda, Sirsa, Ashwani, Beas, Giri, Pabbar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |        7 |
|      11 | Jammu & Kashmir                   | Devika, Banganga, Chunt Kol, Gawkadal, Tawi, Basanter, Chenab, Jhelam, Sindh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |        9 |
|      12 | Jharkhand                         | Garga, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Damodar, Jumar, Konar, Nalkari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |        7 |
|      13 | Karnataka                         | Arkavathi, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Tungabhadra, Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Shimsha, Asangi Nalla, Bhima, Kumardhara, Netravathi, Tunga,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |       17 |

|    |                | Yagachi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |    |
|----|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|
| 14 | Kerala         | Karamana, Bharathapuzha, Kadambayar, Keecheri, Manimala, Pamba, Bhavani, Chitrapuzha, Kadalundy, Kallai, Karuvannur, Kavvai, Kuppam, Kuttiyady, Mogral, Periyar, Peruvamba, Puzhackal, Ramapuram, Thirur, Uppala                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | 21 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | Chambal, Khan, Kshipra, Betwa, Sone, Gohad, Kolar, Tapi, Bichia, Chamla, Choupan, Kalisot, Kanhan, Katni, Kunda, Malei, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Tons, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 22 |
| 16 | Maharashtra    | Godavari, Kalu, Kundalika, Mithi, Morna, Mula, Mutha, Nira, Vel, Bhima, Indrayani, Mula- Mutha, Pawana, Wainganga, Wardha, Ghod, Kanhan, Kolar (Mah), Krishna, Mor, Patalganga, Pedhi, Penganga, Purna, Tapi, Urmodi, Venna, Waghur, Wena, Bindusar, Bori, Chandrabhaga, Darna, Girna, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Amba, Bhatsa, Gomai, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisti | 53 |
| 17 | Manipur        | Nambul, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Manipur, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  9 |
| 18 | Meghalaya      | Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Kyrhukhla, Nonbah, Umtrew, Lukha, Myntdu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  7 |
| 19 | Mizoram        | Tiau, Tlawng, Tuipui, Tuivawl, Chite, Mat, Saikah, Tuikual, Tuirial                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  9 |
| 20 | Nagaland       | Dhansiri, Dzuna, Chathe, Dzu, Dzucha, Sano                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  6 |
| 21 | Odisha         | Gangua, Guradih Nallah, Kathajodi, Nandirajhor, Daya, Kuakhai, Banguru Nallah, Bheden, Brahamani, Budhabalnaga, Kusumi, Mahanadi, Mangala, Nagavalli, Nuna, Ratnachira, Rushikulya, Sabulia, Serua                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 19 |
| 22 | Puducherry     | Arasalar, Chunnambar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  2 |
| 23 | Punjab         | Ghaggar, Satluj, Kali Bein, Beas                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  4 |
| 24 | Rajasthan      | Banas, Chambal,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  2 |
| 25 | Sikkim         | Maney Khola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  4 |
| 26 | Tamil Nadu     | Cauvery, Sarabanga, Thirumanim Uthar, Vasista, Bhavani, Tambirapani                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  6 |
| 27 | Telangana      | Musi, Manjeera, Nakkavagu, Karakavagu, Maner, Godavari, Kinnersani, Krishna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  8 |

| 28            | Tripura       | Burigaon, Gumti, Haora, Juri, Khowai, Manu                                                                                                                            |   6 |
|---------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|
| 29            | Uttar Pradesh | Hindon, Kalinadi, Varuna, Yamuna, Gomti, Ganga, Ramganga, Betwa, Ghaghara, Rapti, Sai, Saryu                                                                          |  12 |
| 30            | Uttarakhand   | Bhela, Dhela, Suswa, Kichha, Kalyani, Ganga, Kosi, Nandour, Pilkhar                                                                                                   |   9 |
| 31            | West Bengal   | Vindhadhari, Mahananda, Churni, Dwarka, Ganga, Damodar, Jalangi, Kansi, Mathabhanga, Barakar, Dwarakeshwar, Kaljani, Karola, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta |  17 |
| Grand Total : | Grand Total : | Grand Total :                                                                                                                                                         | 351 |

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