Lok Sabha Question No. 3859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Pollution Level of Surface Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhepatil, Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Unmesh Bhaiyyasaheb Patil, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3859

ANSWERED ON 1 8.03 .2021

## POLLUTION LEVEL OF S URFACE WATER

3859. DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE PATIL SHRI UNMESH BHAIYYASAHEB PATIL SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any assessment/conducted any study to ascertain the pollution le of surface water in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether an international organisation viz. Water Aid has given any remarks regrding pollution level of India's surface water in the recent past;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (e) whether the Government proposes any comprehensive policy to deal with water pollution in and i f so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be implemented in (f) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to keep a check on water pollution in

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

- (a) & (b) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with the State Pollution Con (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs), is regularly monitoring the water quality of ri water bodies in the country through a network of monito ring stations under the National Water Qual Monitoring Programme (NWMP). As per CPCB report of September, 2018, 351 polluted river str have been identified on 323 rivers based on monitoring results in terms of Bio - chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) leve ls, an indicator of organic pollution. State - wise details of polluted river stretches are gi Annexure .
- (c) & (d) Water Aid India has informed that it has neither undertaken any assessment of polluti surface water in India, nor has it ma de any remarks regarding pollution level of surface water in the recent past.
- (e)  &  (f) Cleaning  and  rejuvenation  of  rivers  is  a  continuous  process  and  Central  Gove supplementingthe efforts of the State Governments and Union Territ ories in addressing the challenges o

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE DR. HEENA GAVIT

pollution of rivers by providing financial and technical assistance through schemes like Conservation Plan (NRCP) and Namami Gange. NRCP has so far covered polluted stretches of 34 riv 77  towns  spread  over  16  States  in  the  country  with  a  sanctioned  cost  of  Rs.  5965.90  cro treatment  capacity  of  2522.03  million  litres  per  day  (mld)  has  been  created.  Under  Nam Gange programme, a total of 335 projects has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 29,578 crore so fa projects have been completed and made operational. Out of 335 projects, 156 projects are in sector for creation of total sewage treatment capacity of 4867 mld, and sewerage network of 5066 kms.

In addition, sewerage infrastructure is created under programs like Atal Mission for R Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart Cities Mission of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

As per the Provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention & C Pollution), Act 1974, industrial units are required to install effluent treatment plants (E effluents  to  comply with  stipulated  environmental  standards  before  discharging  into  rivers bodies.  Accordingly,  CPCB,  SPCBs  and  PCCs  regularly  monitor  industries  with  respect  to discharge standards and take action for non - compliance under provisions of thes e Act .

Besides, in compliance of the orders of National Green Tribunal in OA No.673/2018, S UTs are implementing Action Plans for restoration of water quality in the identified pollu rivers  in  their  respective  States.  River  Rejuv enation  Committees  have  been  constituted  by  Sta Governments/Union Territories for preparation and implementation of approved Action Plans and Monitoring Committee has been constituted at Central level to monitor progress of implementat

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3859 answered on the 1 8.03. 2021 regarding 'Pollution Level of Surface W ater '.

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, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Bharali, Jhanji, Kalong, Kapili, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora Bharali, Parashali, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, Son, Sonai, TengaPukhuri                                      | Bega, Disang, Puthimari, 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, 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, BalehwarKhadi, 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, 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, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Tons, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Tapi, Malei, 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, Bindusar, Bori, Chandrabhaga, Darna, Girna, Hiwara, Pehlar, Sina, T itur, Amba, Bhatsa, Gomai, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Vaitarna, Vashisti | Wena, Koyna, Ulhas, 53      |

| 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, Tuirial                                                                                                                                   | Tuikual, 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, Ramganga, Betwa, Ghaghara, Rapti, Sai, Saryu                                                                                                        | Ganga, 12    |
| 30            | Uttarakhand   | Bhela, Dhela, Suswa, Kichha, Kalyani, Ganga, Kosi, Pilkhar                                                                                                                                   | Nandour, 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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