Lok Sabha Question No. 3125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-16
Subject: Study of Pollution in Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3125 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2021

## STUDY OF POLLUTION IN RIVERS

## 3125.        SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has constituted any expert group for the study of ill-effects of increasing water pollution in the rivers across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the names of the severely affected rivers;

(c) the details of the rivers at present where the cleaning projects are going on, State-wise;

(d)  whether the Government is working on any time bound plan to make the rivers completely pollution free; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

(a)  &  (b) Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  in  association  with  the  State  Pollution  Control Boards/Committees in different States/Union Territories (UTs) have been monitoring the water quality of rivers and other water bodies through a network of  monitoring stations under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. Based on water quality monitoring results, pollution assessment of rivers has been carried out by CPCB from time to time. As per the last report published by CPCB in September 2018, 351 polluted  stretches  were  identified  on  323  rivers  based  on monitoring  results  in  terms  of  Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), an indicator of organic pollution. State-wise details of polluted river stretches are given at Annexure-I .

(c) to (e)   Cleaning/rejuvenation of rivers is an ongoing activity. It is the responsibility of the States/UTs, Local  Bodies  and  industrial  units  to  ensure  required  treatment  of  sewage  and  industrial  effluents  to  the prescribed norms before discharging into river and other water bodies, coastal waters or land to prevent and control of pollution therein. For conservation of rivers, this Ministry has been supplementing efforts of the States/UTs by providing financial and technical assistance for abatement of pollution in identified stretches of rivers in the country through the Central Sector Scheme of NamamiGange for rivers in Ganga basin and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for other rivers.

Proposals for pollution abatement works in the towns along polluted river stretches are received from the States/UTs from time to time for consideration under NRCP and sanctioned based on their prioritization, conformity  with  NRCP  guidelines,  availability  of  plan  funds,  etc.  NRCP  has  so  far  covered  polluted stretches on 34 rivers in 77 towns spread over 16 States in the country with the project sanctioned cost of Rs.5961.75 crore, and inter-alia , a sewage treatment capacity of 2677 mld has been created. Under Namami Gange programme, a total of 353 projects, including 157 projects for sewage treatment of 4952 mld and sewer network of 5212 kms., have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.30458 crore.  State/UT-wise details of rivers covered under NRCP, Namami Gange and Ganga Action Plan (GAP) are given at Annexure-II .

In addition, sewerage infrastructure is created under programs like Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & 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  &  Control  of Pollution), Act 1974, industrial units are required to install effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and treat their effluents to comply with stipulated environmental standards before discharging into river and water bodies. Accordingly, CPCB, State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees monitor industries with respect to effluent discharge standards and take action for non-compliance under provisions of these Acts.

Besides,  in  compliance  of  the  orders  of  National  Green  Tribunal  (NGT)  in  Original  Application No.673/2018 regarding rejuvenation of polluted  river  stretches  in  the  country,  States/UTs  are  required  to implement approved action plans for restoration of the polluted stretches in their jurisdiction as identified by CPCB and published  in  their  report  of  2018,  within  the  stipulated  timelines.  As  per  the  orders  of  NGT, regular review on implementation of action plans is undertaken in the States/UTs and also at Central level.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3125  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  16.12.2021  REGARDING  'STUDY  OF POLLUTION IN RIVERS' .

State / UTs 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, PanchnaiBrahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Bega, Beki, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, BordoibamBeelmukh, 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, Son, Sonai, TengaPukhuri                    |       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, Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Shimsha, AsangiNalla, 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, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisti |       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, GuradihNallah, Kathajodi, Nandirajhor, Daya, Kuakhai, BanguruNallah, 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        | 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, 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 : | Grand Total :                                                                                                                                                                                    | 351 |

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) & (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3125  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  THE  16.12.2021  REGARDING  'STUDY  OF POLLUTION IN RIVERS' .

## (a) State-wise details of rivers covered under National River Conservation Plan (excluding Ganga and its tributaries)

|   S. No. | State          | Name of Rivers covered                             |   Number of Rivers covered |
|----------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh | Godavari                                           |                          1 |
|        2 | Telangana      | Godavari &Musi                                     |                          2 |
|        3 | Jammu& Kashmir | Devika&Tawi                                        |                          2 |
|        4 | Jharkhand      | Subarnarekha                                       |                          1 |
|        5 | Gujarat        | Sabarmati, Mindola&Tapi                            |                          3 |
|        6 | Goa            | Mandovi                                            |                          1 |
|        7 | Karnataka      | Tunga, Bhadra, Tungabhadra, Cauvery &Pennar        |                          5 |
|        8 | Maharashtra    | Godavari, Tapi, Krishna, Panchganga&MulaMutha.     |                          5 |
|        9 | Madhya Pradesh | Wainganga, Narmada &Tapti.                         |                          3 |
|       10 | Manipur        | Nambul                                             |                          1 |
|       11 | Odisha         | Brahmini, Mahanadi                                 |                          2 |
|       12 | Punjab         | Ghaggar, Beas &Satluj                              |                          3 |
|       13 | Tamil Nadu     | Adyar, Cooum, Vaigai, Vennar, Cauvery &Tamrabarani |                          6 |
|       14 | Kerala         | Pamba                                              |                          1 |
|       15 | Sikkim         | Rani Chu                                           |                          1 |
|       16 | Nagaland       | Diphu and Dhansiri                                 |                          2 |

## (b)  State-wise  details  of  rivers  covered  under  Namami Gange  and  GAP (Ganga  and  its tributaries)

|   Sl. No. | State             | Name of Rivers covered                                        |   Number of Rivers covered |
|-----------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
|         1 | Uttarakhand       | Ganga, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Kosi, Rispana&Bindal |                          7 |
|         2 | Uttar Pradesh     | Ganga, Yamuna, Kali, Gomti, Saryu, Ram Ganga                  |                          6 |
|         3 | Bihar             | Ganga, BurhiGandak, Kharkari                                  |                          3 |
|         4 | Jharkhand         | Ganga, Damodar                                                |                          2 |
|         5 | West Bengal       | Ganga, Damodar, Banka, Mahananda                              |                          4 |
|         6 | Delhi             | Yamuna                                                        |                          1 |
|         7 | Haryana           | Yamuna                                                        |                          1 |
|         8 | Himanchal Pradesh | Yamuna                                                        |                          1 |
|         9 | Madhya Pradesh    | Beehar, Betwa, Khan, Kshipra, Mandakini, Chambal              |                          6 |
|        10 | Rajasthan         | Chambal                                                       |                          1 |

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