Lok Sabha Question No. 917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-02
Subject: Survey of Polluted Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli, Jual Oram

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †917

ANSWERED ON 02.12.2021

## SURVEY OF POLLUTED RIVERS

## †917. SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI SHRI JUAL ORAM

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has conducted any State-wise survey on the polluted rivers;

(b) if so, the details thereof, river-wise;

(c) the action plan proposed to be initiated, if any, to keep the rivers free from pollution; and

(d) the action plan implemented to check growing pollution in Mahanadi, Brahmani and other major rivers in Odisha?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

(a) to (d)    Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) in association with Pollution Control Boards/Committees in different States/Union Territories (UTs) have been monitoring water quality of rivers and  other  water  bodies  across  the  country  through  a  network  of  monitoring  stations  under  the  National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. As per the last report published by CPCB in September 2018, 351 polluted stretches have been identified on 323 rivers based on monitoring results of 521 rivers in the country in terms of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), an indicator of organic pollution. State-wise details of polluted river stretches are given at Annexure .

Cleaning of rivers is an ongoing process. It is the responsibility of the States/UTs and local bodies to ensure  required  degree  of  treatment  of  sewage  and  industrial  effluents  to  the  prescribed  norms  before discharging into water bodies or land to prevent and control of pollution therein. For conservation of rivers, this  Ministry  has  been  supplementing  the  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 Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for other rivers.

Project  proposals  for  pollution  abatement  in  the  towns/cities  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 (million litres per day) has been created. Under the Namami Gange programme, a total of 353 projects, including 157 projects for sewage  treatment  of  4952  mld  and  a  sewer  network  of  5212  kms,  have  been  sanctioned  at  a  cost  of Rs.30458 crore.

Under NRCP, for conservation of rivers Brahmini, Mahanadi and coastal area, pollution abatement projects were sanctioned in 5 towns, namely Chandbali, Cuttack, Dharamshala, Talcher and Puri in Odisha under NRCP at a cost of Rs.92.74 crores and sewage treatment capacity of 50 mld has been created in these towns. Government of Odisha has installed sewage treatment capacity of 216 mld to treat domestic/municipal wastewater in addition to the NRCP programme.

Also,  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.

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 and Pollution Control Committees monitor industries with respect to effluent discharge standards and take action for non-compliance under provisions of these Acts.

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. †917 to be answered on the 02.12.2021 regarding 'Survey of Polluted 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 |

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