Lok Sabha Question No. 60 (STARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Increasing River Pollution
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Nihal Chand Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*60

ANSWERED ON 22.07 .2021

## INCREASING RIVER POL LUTION

†*60. SHRI NIHAL CHAND Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: check it during the last two years; (b) whether the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has su drinking water to each person; and

(a) the main reasons for increased pollution in rivers along with the steps taken by the bmitted any report to the Government regarding pollution in the rivers and if so, the details thereof along with the steps/action (c) the steps being taken by the Government to keep the rivers clean and for supply of s (d) the guidelines issued by the Government to the States where pollution in rivers is danger the progress made by the States in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STA TEMENT  REFERRED  IN  REPLY  TO  PART S  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION  NO. †*60 TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  22 nd JULY,  2021  ON  ' INCREASING  RIVER POLLUTION ' RAISED BY SHRI SHRI NIHAL CHAND .

(a)to  (d)Rivers  in  the  country  are  polluted  mainly  due  to  discharge  of  untreated  or  part sewage from cities/towns and industrial effluents in their respective catchments, problems i mainte nance of sewage/effluent treatment plants, lack of dilution, dumping of solid waste o and other non - point sources of pollution. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have comp problem. As per the report published by Central Pollut ion Control Board (CPCB) in March, 2021, sewage generation from urban areas in the country is estimated at 72,368 million litres per day which sewage treatment capacity of 31,841 MLD was available. This gap between sewage generation and trea tment remains a major point source for increase in pollution of rivers.

CPCB  in  association  with  Pollution  Control  Boards/Committees  in  different  Stat Territories  (UTs),  have  been  monitoring  the  water  quality  of  rivers  and  other  water  bodi country  through  a  network  of  monitoring  stations  under  the  National Water  Qu ity  Monitoring Programme. Based on water quality monitoring results, pollution assessment of rivers has bee by CPCB from time to time. As per the last report published by CPCB in September 2018, 351 po stretches  were  identifie d  on  323  rivers  based  on monitoring  results  in  terms  of  Bio -chemical  Oxygen Demand  (BOD),  an  indicator  of  organic  pollution.  State/UT  wise  details  of  identified  p stretches are given at Annexure .

Cleaning/rejuvenation of rivers is an ongoing process. It is the responsibility of the States local bodies to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluents to the prescrib discharging  into  water  bodies,  coastal  waters  or  land  to  prevent  and  control  of pollution  therein. For conservation of rivers, this Ministry has been supplementing the efforts of the States/UT financial and technical assistance for abatement of pollution in identified stretches of ri through the Centra l Sector Scheme of Namami Gange for rivers in Ganga basin, and Centrally Spo Scheme of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for other rivers.

NRCP has so far covered polluted stretches on 34 rivers in 77 towns spread over 16 S the country with the sanctioned cost of projects as Rs.5965.90 crore, and sewage treatment capac MLD has so far been created under the programme. Under the Namami Gange programme, a total projects including 158 projects for sewage tre atment of 4948 MLD and sewer network of 5213 kms., have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.30235 crore. Details of funds released for cleaning/rejuvenation of r the country under these two programmes during last two years are as under:

(in Rs.crore)

| Financial Year   |   Funds released under National River Conservation Plan |   Funds released under Namami Gange programme |
|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| 2019- 20         |                                                  136.66 |                                       2673.09 |
| 2020- 21         |                                                   99.87 |                                       1339.97 |

Discharge  of  industrial  effluents  is  monitored  by  CPCB  and  the  respective  State Control Boards/Committees, and in case of non -compliance with the prescribed norms, actions are taken in accordance with the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the W (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Besides,  in  compliance  of  the  orders  of  National  Green  Tribunal  (NGT)  in  Or Application No.673/2018 regarding pol luted river stretches in the country, States/UTs are requi implement action plans approved by CPCB for restoration of the said stretches in their within the stipulated timelines. As per the orders of NGT, regular review on implementatio of action plans is undertaken in the States/UTs and also at Central level.

Rivers  are  major  source  for  drinking  water  supply  in  many  towns/cities.  Water  sup sewage management being the State subject, States/UTs are vested with planning, implemen tion, operation & maintenance, etc. The Central Government in association with the States/UTs h implementing Jal Jeevan Mission to enable every rural household in the country to have pot by 2024 at an estimated outlay of Rs.3.60 lakh crore . For urban areas, sewerage and drinking water supply infrastructure are also created under the schemes of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart Cities Mission under the aegis of Ministry of Housing & U Affairs.

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## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO IN  REPLY  TO  PART s  (a) TO (d)OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO. †*60 TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  22 ND JULY,  2021  ON ' INCREASING  RIVER POLLUTION ' .

## Details of State/UT wise Polluted River Stretches

|   S.No. | State/UT                          | Polluted River Stretches                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Number                     |
|---------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
|       1 | Andhra Pradesh                    | Kundu, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Krishna,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 5                          |
|       2 | Assam                             | Nagavali Bharalu, Borsola, Deepar Digboi,Kamalpur, PanchnaiBrahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Bega, Beki, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, BordoibamBeelmukh, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Dikhow, Dikrong, Diplai, Disang, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Jhanji, Kalong, Kapili, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Bharali, Parashali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Silsako, So rusola, Son, Sonai, TengaPukhuri                     | Bill, Bharali, Sankosh, 44 |
|       3 | Bihar                             | Sirsia, Farmar, Ganga, Poonpun, Ram Rekha, Sikrahna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 6                          |
|       4 | Chhattisgarh                      | Hasdeo, Kharoon, Mahanadi, Seonath, Kelo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 5                          |
|       5 | Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli | Damangang                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | 1                          |
|       6 | Delhi                             | Yamuna,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 1                          |
|       7 | Goa                               | Sal, Mandovi, Talpona, Assonora, Bicholim, Chapora, Khandepar, Sinquerim, Tiracol, Valvant, Zuari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | 11                         |
|       8 | Gujarat                           | Amlakhadi, Bhadar, Bhogavo, Khari, Sabarmati, Vishwamitri, Dhadar, Triveni, Amravati (Tributary Of Narmada), Damanganga, Kolak, Mahi, Shedhi, Tapi, BalehwarKhadi , Kim, Meshwa, Mindhola, Narmada                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Anas, 20                   |
|       9 | Haryana                           | Ghaggar, Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | 2                          |
|      10 | Himachal                          | PradeshSukhana, 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, AsangiNalla, Bhima, Kumardhara, Netravathi, Tunga, Yagachi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Bhadra, 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, Malei, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Tapi, Kunda, Tons, 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, Urmodi, Venna, Waghur, Wena, Bindusar, Bori, Chandrabhaga, Darna, Girna, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Bhatsa, Gomai, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, | Tapi, Amba, Vashisti 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, Ganga, Ramganga, Betwa, Ghaghara, Rapti, Sai, Saryu                                                                                               | 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, Karola, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta                               | Kaljani, 17  |
|      | Total         |                                                                                                                                                                                            | 351          |

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