Lok Sabha Question No. 2918 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Pollution Level of Surface Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2918

## ANSWERED ON 05.08 .2021

## POLLUTION LEVEL OF S URFACE WATER

## 2918. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has conducted any study to ascertain the pollution level of sur the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Government is aware that the c hildhood exposure to nitrogen based polluted water in I beyond safe limits leads to stunting in children, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes any policy to deal with water pollution in the countr details thereo f along with timeline for implementation of the same; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to keep check on water pollution in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## ( SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL )

(a) & (b) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with Pollution C Boards/Committees in different States/Union Territories (UTs), have been monitoring the wate rivers  and  other  water  bodies  across  the  country  through  a  network  of  mon itoring  stations  under  the National  Water  Quality  Monitoring  Programme. Based  on  water  quality  monitoring  results,  pollut assessment of rivers has been carried out by CPCB from time to time. As per the last report published by CPCB  in  September  2018,  35 1  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 .

(c) Drinking water cont aining  'Nitrate'  concentration  beyond  permissible  limit  of  45  mg/l,  as  per  BIS Drinking Water Specification (IS: 10500 - 2012), causes methemogloinemia or popularly known as blu baby syndrome. The other symptoms caused by higher concentration of Nitrate inc lude decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, headaches, stomach cramps and vomiting.

(d) & (e)  Cleaning/rejuvenation of rivers is an ongoing activity. It is the responsibility and local bodies to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluents to the prescribed before  discharging  into  river  and  other  water  bodies,  coastal  waters  or  land  to  prevent 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 stretches of rivers in the country through the Central Sector Scheme of Namami Gange for riv basin and the Centrally Sponsored S ch me of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for other river

Proposals for pollution abatement works in the towns along polluted river stretches from  the  States/UTs  from  time  to  time  for  consideration  under  NRCP  and  sanctioned ba ed  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 St country with the project sanctioned cost of Rs.5965.90 crore , and inter - alia, a sewage treatment capacity of  2522.03  MLD  has  been  created.  Under  the  Namami  Gange  programme,  a  total  of  346  pro including 158 projects for sewage treatment of 4948 MLD and sewer network of 5213 km, hav sanctioned at a cost of Rs.30235 crore.

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

As per the Provisio ns of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention & Contr Pollution), Act 1974, industrial units are required to install effluent treatment plants (ET effluents  to  comply  with  stipulated  environmental  standards  before  d ischarging  into  river  and  water bodies. Accordingly, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Pollution Control Board and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) monitor industries with respect to effluent dischar and take action for non-compliance under provisions of these Acts.

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

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Annexu re referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2918 to be answered on the 05.08. 2021 regarding ' Pollution Level of Surface Water '.

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, Brahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Bega, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, Bordoibam Beelmukh, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Dikhow, Dikrong, Diplai, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Bharali, Jhanji, Kalong, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora B harali, Parashali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, Sonai, Tenga Pukhuri                              | Panchnai Beki, Disang, Kapili, Son, 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, Khandepar, Sinquerim, Tiracol, Valvant, Zuari                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Chapora, 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, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Shimsha, Asangi Nalla, 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, Vel, Bhima, Indrayani, Mula - Mutha, Pawana, Wainganga, Wardha, Ghod, Kanhan, Kolar (Mah), Krishna, Patalganga, Pedhi, Penganga, Purna, Tapi, Urmodi, Waghur, Wena, Bindusar, Bori, Chandr abhaga, Darna, Girna, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Amba, Bhatsa, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisti | Nira, Mor, Venna, Gomai, 53            |

| 17            | Manipur       | Nambul, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                                                                           | Manipur, 9   |
|---------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 18            | Meghalaya     | Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Kyrhukhla, Nonbah, Umtrew, Myntdu                                                                                                                                         | Lukha, 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, Guradih Nallah, Kathajodi, Nandirajhor, Kuakhai, Banguru Nallah, 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        | Maney Khola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta                                                                                                                                                         | 4            |
| 26            | Tamil Nadu    | Cauvery, Sarabanga, Thirumanim Uthar, Vasista, Tambirapani                                                                                                                                   | Bhavani, 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, Karola, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta                                 | Kaljani, 17  |
| Grand Total : | Grand Total : | Grand Total :                                                                                                                                                                                | 351          |

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