Lok Sabha Question No. 1614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Most Polluted Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1614

ANSWERED ON 2 8.11 .2019

## MOST POLLUTED RIVERS

## 1614. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the most polluted rivers in the country, State -wise;

- (b) the major reasons for the pollution in the rivers during the last three years; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to curb and decrease pollution in the water bodies and t the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Rivers in the country are  mainly polluted due to discharge of untreated and part sewage from cities/towns and industrial effluents. Non - point sources of pollution like agricultural ru runoff from solid waste dump sites, etc. also contri bute to pollution of rivers.   Central Pollution C Board  (CPCB)  in  association  with  the  State  Pollution  Control  Boards  (SPCBs)/  Pollution Committees (PCCs) monitors the water quality of rivers on a regular basis across the count network  of  monitoring  stations.  As  per  latest  report  of  CPCB,  351  polluted  river  stretch identified on 323 rivers based on the value of Bio -chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD).  State wise details of identified polluted stretches are given at Annexure .

(c) Various measures are being taken both by Central and State Governments to prevent pol rivers and water bodies.  Central Government assists State Governments and Urban Local bodie schemes like 'Namami Gange', National River Conservat ion Plan (NRCP), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NP etc.

Further,    CPCB/State  Pollution  Control  Board  and  Pollution  Control  Committees  m industries  with  resp ect  to  effluent  discharge  standards  and  take  action  for  non - compliance  under provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention and Control of Poll 1974.

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## Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1614 to be answered on28.11. 2019 on 'Most Polluted 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, 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, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora Bharali, Parashali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, Son, Sonai, Tenga Pukhuri | Kamalpur, Kapili, 44 |
| 3       | Bihar                             | Sirsia, Farmar, Ganga, Poonpun, Ram Sikrahna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Rekha, 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, Pabbar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Giri, 7              |
| 11      | Jammu & Kashmir                   | Devika, Banganga, Chunt Kol, Gawkadal, Basanter, Chenab, Jhelam, Sindh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Tawi, 9              |
| 12      | Jharkhand                         | Garga, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Damodar, Jumar, Konar, Nalkari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | 7                    |
| 13      | Karnataka                         | Arkavathi, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Tungabhadra, Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Shimsha, Asangi Nalla, Bhima, Kumardhara, Netravathi, Tunga, Yagachi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Krishna, 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, Kund a, Malei, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Tons, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | 22                   |
|         |                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Contd…               |

| 16            | Maharashtra   | Godavari, Kalu, Kundalika, Mithi, Morna, 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, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Amba, Gomai, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, itarna, Vashisti   | Mula, Girna, Bhatsa, Va 53   |
|---------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 17            | Manipur       | Nambul, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Manipur, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Lokchao, 9                   |
| 18            | Meghalaya     | Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Kyrhukhla, Nonbah, Umtrew, Lukha, Myntdu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | 7                            |
| 19            | Mizoram       | Tiau, Tlawng, Tuipui, Tuivawl, Chite, Mat, Tuikual, Tuirial                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Saikah, 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, Ramganga , Betwa, Ghaghara, Rapti, Sai, Saryu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Ganga, 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                          |

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