Lok Sabha Question No. 4972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-25
Subject: Quality of Water of Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4972

ANSWERED ON 25 .03 .2021

## QUALITY OF WATER OF RIVERS

## 4972. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the quality of water in the major rivers of the country is contaminated;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the data on untreated sewage discharged into rivers
- (c) whether the Gov ernment has received complaints against the sugar mills and other operationa for polluting river water by discharging effluents; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a) & (b) Rivers in the country are polluted and contaminated mainly due to discharge of partially treated sewage from cities/ towns and industrial effluents in their respective catchments -point sources of pollution like agricultural runoff, open defecation, runoff from solid wast also contribute to pollution of rivers.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with the State Pollution Con (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) is regularly monitoring the water quality of riv water bodies in the country through a network of monitor ing stations. As per CPCB report of Septembe 2018, 351 polluted river stretches have been identified on 323 rivers based on monitoring r of Bio - chemical  Oxygen  Demand  (BOD)  levels,  an  indicator  of  organic  pollution.  State - wise  details  of polluted river stretches are given at Annexure - I .

As per another report published by CPCB in March 2015, sewage generation from urban the country is estimated at 61,948 million litres per day (mld), against which available s ent capacity was 23,277 mld.

(c) & (d) For strengthening the monitoring mechanism and effective compliance through self - regulatory mechanism, CPCB has directed all 17 categories of highly polluting industries; including su to install Co ntinuous Effluent/ Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) for keeping a constant vi pollution levels. CPCB started inspection of the 17 categories of highly polluting industries from - 17 onwards  based  on  the  computer  generated  short  message  service (SMS)  alerts  owing  to  violation  of effluent and emission standards recorded in OCEMS installed in these industries.

CPCB has informed that 27 sugar industries have been inspected from October, 2016 til 2021  underthis  initiative,  and  13  industries  were  found  non - complyi g  during  inspection.  Show - cause notices to 3 industries and closure directions to 9 industries were, therefore, issued as per Section 5 of Environment Protection Act, 1986. For the remaining one ind ustry, directions were issued to Maharasht SPCB under Section 18(1)(b) of the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981. Out of these 13 sugar industries found non - complying during inspection, 8 industries are found complying as on date, and dir the refore, still in force for the remaining 5 industries.

CPCB has identified 2968 grossly polluting industries (GPIs) in the country. Out of industries are operational and 650 industries have closed down on their own. Out of the 23 operational industries, 2190 industries are complying with prescribed environmental standards, whereas -complying.  Accordingly,  show - cause  notices  have  been  issued  to  56  non - complying  industries,  closure directions have been issued to 55 indust ries and legal cases have been filed against 2 industries. S - wise status of GPI units in the country is attached as Annexure - II .

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Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4972 to be answered on the 2 5.03. 2021 regarding ' Quality of Water of Rivers '.

State / UTs Wise Polluted River Stretches of Surface Water

| 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, PanchnaiBrahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Beki, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, BordoibamBeelmukh, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Dikhow, Dikrong, Diplai, Disang, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Bharali, Jhanji, Kalong, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora Bharali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, Sonai, TengaPukhuri                  | Bega, Kapili, Parashali, Son, 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 | Damanganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 1                                      |
| 6       | Delhi                             | Yamuna,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | 1                                      |
| 7       | Goa                               | Sal, Mandovi, Talpona, Assonora, Bicholim, Khandepar, Sinquerim, Tiracol, Valvant, Zuari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Chapora, 11                            |
| 8       | Gujarat                           | Amlakhadi, Bhadar, Bhogavo, Khari, Sabarmati, Vishwamitri, Dhadar, Triveni, Amravati (Tributary Of Damanganga, Kolak, Mahi, Shedhi, Tapi, BalehwarKhadi, Kim, Meshwa, Mindhola, Narmada                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Narmada), Anas, 20                     |
| 9       | Haryana                           | Ghaggar, Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | 2                                      |
| 10      | Himachal Pradesh                  | Sukhana, Markanda, Sirsa, Ashwani, Beas, Giri, Pabbar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | 7                                      |
| 11      | Jammu & Kashmir                   | Devika, Banganga, ChuntKol, Gawkadal, Tawi, Basanter, Chenab, Jhelam, Sindh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 9                                      |
| 12      | Jharkhand                         | Garga, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Damodar, Jumar, Konar,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Nalkari 7                              |
| 13      | Karnataka                         | Arkavathi, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Tungabhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Shimsha, Bhima, Kumardhara, Netravathi, Tunga, Yagachi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Bhadra, AsangiNalla, 17                |
| 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, Bichia, Chamla, Choupan, Kalisot, Kanhan, Katni, Kunda, Malei, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Tapi, Tons, 22                         |
| 16      | Maharashtra                       | Godavari, Kalu, Kundalika, Mithi, Morna, Mula, Mutha, Vel, Bhima, Indrayani, Mula - Mutha, Pawana, Wainganga, Wardha, Ghod, Kanhan, Kolar ( Mah), Krishna, Mor, Patalganga, Pedhi, Penganga, Purna, Tapi, Urmodi, Waghur, Wena, Bindusar, Bori, Chandrabhaga, Darna, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Amba, Bhatsa, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Surya, T ansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisti | Nira, Venna, Girna, Gomai, Savitri, 53 |
|         |                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Contd…                                 |

| 17            | Manipur       | Nambul, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                                                                         | Manipur, 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, GuradihNallah, Kathajodi, Nandirajhor, Kuakhai, BanguruNallah, Bheden, Brahamani, Budhabalnaga, Kusumi, Mahanadi, Mangala, Nagavalli, Nuna, Ratnachira, Rushikulya, Sabulia, Serua | Daya, 19     |
| 22            | Puducherry    | Arasalar, Chunnambar                                                                                                                                                                       | 2            |
| 23            | Punjab        | Ghaggar, Satluj, Kali Bein, Beas                                                                                                                                                           | 4            |
| 24            | Rajasthan     | Banas, Chambal,                                                                                                                                                                            | 2            |
| 25            | Sikkim        | ManeyKhola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta                                                                                                                                                        | 4            |
| 26            | Tamil Nadu    | Cauvery, Sarabanga, ThirumanimUthar, 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, Nandour, Pilkhar                                                                                                                              | Kosi, 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          |

## ANNEXURE -II

Annexure referred to in reply to part (c) & (d) ofLok Sabha UnstarredQuestion No. 4972 to be answered on the 2 5.03. 2021 regarding ' Qualityof Water of Rivers '.

## Status of Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs)

| Sl. No.   | SPCB/PCC          | Total no. of industries   | No. of industries closedby their own   | No. of industries operational   | No. of industries complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries non-complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries against which is taken for non - complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries against which is taken for non - complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries against which is taken for non - complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries against which is taken for non - complying with environmental standards   |
|-----------|-------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|           | SPCB/PCC          | Total no. of industries   | No. of industries closedby their own   | No. of industries operational   | No. of industries complying with environmental standards   | No. of industries non-complying with environmental standards   | Show cause notice issued                                                                    | Closure directions issued                                                                   | Legal cases filed                                                                           | Action under process                                                                        |
| 1         | Andaman & Nicobar | 2                         | 0                                      | 2                               | 1                                                          | 1                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 1                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 2         | Andhra Pradesh    | 198                       | 5                                      | 193                             | 189                                                        | 4                                                              | 4                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 3         | Arunachal Pradesh | 97                        | 8                                      | 89                              | 63                                                         | 26                                                             | 3                                                                                           | 23                                                                                          | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 4         | Assam             | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 5         | Bihar             | 84                        | 34                                     | 50                              | 50                                                         | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 6         | Chandigarh        | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 7         | Chhattisgarh      | 2                         | 0                                      | 2                               | 1                                                          | 1                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 1                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 8         | Daman & Diu       | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 9         | Delhi             | 3                         | 0                                      | 3                               | 3                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 10        | Goa               | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 11        | Gujarat           | 22                        | 4                                      | 18                              | 18                                                         | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 12        | Haryana           | 627                       | 27                                     | 600                             | 594                                                        | 6                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 6                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 13        | Himachal Pradesh  | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 14        | Jammu and Kashmir | 69                        | 0                                      | 69                              | 66                                                         | 3                                                              | 3                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 15        | Jharkhand         | 45                        | 6                                      | 39                              | 5                                                          | 34                                                             | 14                                                                                          | 10                                                                                          | 2                                                                                           | 8                                                                                           |
| 16        | Karnataka         | 4                         | 0                                      | 4                               | 4                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 17        | Kerala            | 29                        | 1                                      | 28                              | 27                                                         | 1                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 1                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 18        | Lakshadweep       | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 19        | Madhya Pradesh    | 2                         | 0                                      | 2                               | 2                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 20        | Maharashtra       | 4                         | 1                                      | 3                               | 3                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 21        | Manipur           | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 22        | Meghalaya         | 2                         | 0                                      | 2                               | 2                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 23        | Mizoram           | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 24        | Nagaland          | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 25        | Odisha            | 6                         | 0                                      | 6                               | 6                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 26        | Puducherry        | 3                         | 0                                      | 3                               | 3                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 27        | Punjab            | 5                         | 0                                      | 5                               | 2                                                          | 3                                                              | 3                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 28        | Rajasthan         | 1                         | 0                                      | 1                               | 1                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 29        | Sikkim            | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 30        | Tamil Nadu        | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 31        | Telangana         | 3                         | 1                                      | 2                               | 2                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 32        | Tripura           | 0                         | 0                                      | 0                               | 0                                                          | 0                                                              | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 33        | Uttar Pradesh     | 1648                      | 560                                    | 1088                            | 1047                                                       | 41                                                             | 22                                                                                          | 13                                                                                          | 0                                                                                           | 6                                                                                           |
| 34        | Uttarakhand       | 64                        | 0                                      | 64                              | 60                                                         | 4                                                              | 4                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           |
| 35        | West Bengal       | 48                        | 3                                      | 45                              | 41                                                         | 4                                                              | 3                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 0                                                                                           | 1                                                                                           |
|           | Total             | 2968                      | 650                                    | 2318                            | 2190                                                       | 128                                                            | 56                                                                                          | 55                                                                                          | 2                                                                                           | 15                                                                                          |

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