Lok Sabha Question No. 700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-14
Subject: Rejuvenation of Rivers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.700

TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2018

## Rejuvenation of Rivers

700. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN: SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

- (a) whether the number of polluted and critically polluted stretches of rivers in the country has increased as per the recent assessment by the Central Pollution Control Board;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

- (c) whether the Government proposes new strategy for rejuvenation of rivers and making a rejuvenation plan for selected stretches of rivers in initial stages for conservation as the present strategy is limited only to tackling pollution load from domestic wastewater and regulation of industrial pollution;

(d) if so, the details of the new plan; and

- (e) whether any stretches have identified in this regard and  if so, the list  of the stretches of the rivers identified thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) &  (b)  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  in  collaboration  with  the  State Pollution Control Boards is regularly monitoring the water quality of rivers across the country through a network of monitoring stations under the National Water Quality Monitoring  Programme.  Based  on  monitoring  results  in  terms  of  Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, a key indicator of organic pollution, CPCB identifies the polluted river stretches in the country. As per the report published by CPCB in February 2015, 302 polluted river stretches were identified on 275 rivers. In the latest CPCB report of September 2018, 351 polluted river stretches have been identified on 323 rivers, as per details at Annexure . The increase in polluted river stretches can be attributed to increase in number of rivers being monitored and number of water quality monitoring stations over the years (from 1275 monitoring stations in 2015 to 1822 monitoring stations at present) as well as increase in pollution loads, primarily due to rapid urbanization.

(c) to (e) The strategies for conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the country are revised  from  time  to  time  in  consultation  with  the  State  Governments  and  is  an ongoing process. Works are taken up in identified polluted river stretches under the National  River  Conservation  Plan  on  the  basis  of  conformity  with  the  guidelines, pollution  status,  prioritization,  willingness  of  the  State  Governments  to  contribute their matching share and availability of Plan funds, and incorporation of appropriate strategies.

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## Annexure

## Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 700 to be answered on the 14 th December, 2018 on 'Rejuvenation of Rivers'

## 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |          |
|       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, Yagachi                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | 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, 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, |   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 :    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  351 |