Lok Sabha Question No. 3789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: Cleaning of Rivers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI, HARISH DWIVEDI, GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY, T.G. VENKATESH BABU, BHAGWANTH KHUBA, KRISHNA RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3789

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

## Cleaning of Rivers

3789.  SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the water level and quality of water in the rivers of the country are on the decline;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken thereon;

(c) whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given any directive in this regard, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure uninterrupted flow and  cleaning  of small and  major  rivers in the country along with the achievements made so far in this regard; and

(e) the amount spent on cleaning of such rivers during each of the last three years and the current year, river and State-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (d) Discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities / towns and  industrial  effluents  constitute  a  major  source  of  pollution  in  rivers.  As  per  the report  published  by  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  in  February  2015,  302 polluted  river  stretches  have  been  identified  on  275  rivers  based  on  Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, a key indicator of organic pollution. The State-wise details are at Annexure-I.

It is the responsibility of the State Governments/ concerned local bodies to set up  proper  facilities  for  collection,  transportation  and  treatment  of  sewage  being generated  and  ensure  that  untreated  sewage  does  not  fall  into  the  rivers  thereby polluting  them.  This  Ministry  has  been  supplementing  the  efforts  of  the  State Governments in abatement of pollution in identified stretches of various rivers under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) and NGRBA (National Ganga River Basin Authority)  programmes.  The  NGRBA  programme  along  with  work  of  Ganga  &  its tributaries  is  with  Ministry  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR) from 01/08/2014 onwards. The programmes of NRCP & NGRBA (till 01/08/2014) have  covered polluted stretches of 42 rivers in 199 towns spread  over  21  States  at  a  sanctioned  cost  of ` 11212.33  crore  so  far.  Sewage treatment capacity of 5084 million litres per day (mld) has been created so far under these two programmes.

Hon'ble  National  Green  Tribunal  (NGT)  have  issued  directions  from  time  to time  regarding  abatement  of  pollution  and  conservation  of  rivers  in  the  country, especially Ganga & Yamuna.  The Government has in 2014 initiated an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission  -  'Namami  Gange'  under  the  NGRBA  programme  for consolidating  the  ongoing  efforts  &  planning  for  an  integrated  and  comprehensive action  plan  for  rejuvenation  of  Ganga  and  its  tributaries.  The  State  Governments, apart from their own budgetary allocation, are also accessing financial assistance for creation  of  sewerage  infrastructure,  including  sewage  treatment  plants,  in  various cities/towns under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) programme of Ministry of Urban Development, and Swatch Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) programme of Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation.

Also,  while  according  environmental  clearances  to  various  hydro-electric projects,  the  condition  for  maintaining  certain  minimum  flow  in  the  river  is  now invariably being stipulated by the Ministry.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued directions under Section 18 1(b) of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in April, 2015 to all State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees regarding treatment and utilization  of  sewage  generated  in  their  respective  States.    CPCB  has  also  issued directions  to  178  towns  under  Section  5  of  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  for proper treatment and disposal of sewage.

To  control  discharge  of  industrial  effluents,  CPCB  and  respective  State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees  monitor  industries with respect to effluents discharge standards and take action for non-compliance under the  Water  (Prevention  and  Control  of  Pollution)  Act,  1974  and  the  Environment (Protection)  Act,  1986.  To  improve  the  monitoring  of  compliance,  directions  have been  issued  to  specific  industries  to  install  online  24x7  effluent  and  emission monitoring devices.    Steps have also been taken by CPCB to promote low waste and no waste concept leading to Zero Liquid Discharge by grossly water polluting industries, particularly those located on the river banks.

(e) The details of funds released to various State Governments for implementation of  sanctioned  works  under  NRCP/NGRBA  programmes  during  the  last  three  years and current year, State-wise are at Annexure-II.

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Annexure-I referred to in reply to parts (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3789 to be answered on Tuesday, the 22 nd December, 2015 on 'Cleaning of  rivers'

## State-Wise Polluted River Stretches

|   S.No. | State Name                        | Stretch Identified                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |   Number |
|---------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
|       1 | Andhra Pradesh                    | Godavari, Hundri, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Pennar, Kundu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        6 |
|       2 | Assam                             | Mora Bharali, Barak, Beki, Bharalu, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Brahamputra, Burhidihing, Deepar Bill, Dhansiri, Digboi, Disang, Jia Bharali, Jhanji , Kalong, Kapili, Kharsang, Kohora, Kundli, Kushiara, Manas, Pagldia, Panchnai, Ranga Nadi, Sankosh, Sonai,Subansiri, Kathakal                                                                                                                                        |       28 |
|       3 | Bihar                             | Ganga, Harbora, Manusmar, Ram Rekha, Sirsia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |        5 |
|       4 | Chhattisgarh                      | Hasdeo, Kelo, Kharoon, Mahanadi, Seonath                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |        5 |
|       5 | Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli | Damanganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |        1 |
|       6 | Delhi                             | Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |        1 |
|       7 | Goa                               | Mandovi, Assonora, Bicholim, Chapora, Khandepar, Mapusa, Sal, Valvant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        8 |
|       8 | Gujarat                           | Mahi, Narmada, Ambika, Amlakhadi, Anas, Balehwar Khadi, Bhadar, Damanganga, Kaveri, Khari, Kim, Kolak, Panam, Bhogavo, Dhadar, Purna, Sabarmati, Shedhi, Tapi, Triveni,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |       20 |
|       9 | Haryana                           | Ghaggar, Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |        2 |
|      10 | Himachal Pradesh                  | Beas, Tons, Sirsa, Swan, Sukhana, Suketi Khad, Binwa, Markanda                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |        8 |
|      11 | Jammu & Kashmir                   | Banganga, Basanter, Chenab, Chunt Kol, Dewak, Gawkadal, Jhelam, Lidder, Tawi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |        9 |
|      12 | Jharkhand                         | Bokaro, Koel, Damodar, Jumar, Karo, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Koel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |        8 |
|      13 | Karnataka                         | Arkavathi, Bhadra, Bhima, Cauvery, Ghatprabha, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Manjira, Shimsha, Tungabhadra, Tungha                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |       15 |
|      14 | Kerala                            | Chitrapuzha, Kadambayar, Kallai, Karamana, Keecheri, Kuppam, Manimala, Neeleswaram, Periyar, Pullur, Puzhackal, Thirur, Uppala                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |       13 |
|      15 | Madhya Pradesh                    | Banjar, Betwa, Bichia, Chambal, Chillar, Denwa, Gohad, Gour, Jammer, Kalisot, Khan, Kolar, Kshipra, Kunda, Malei, Narmada, Parvati, Shivna, Tapi, Tons, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |       21 |
|      16 | Maharashtra                       | Wena, Wainganga, Godavari, Bhima, Krishna, Ulhas, Kundalika, Tapi, Girna, Panchganga, Nira, Bhatsa, Rangavali, Indrayani, Chandrabhaga, Vashisti, Mithi, Kanhan, Koyna, Amba, Amravati, Bindusara, Darna, Ghod, Gomai, Hiwara, Kan, Manjara, Mor, Morna, Mula, Mula- Mutha, Mutha, Panzara, Patalganga, Pawna, Pedhi, Pelhar, Penganga, Purna, Savitri, Sina, Surya, Urmodi, Vaitrana, Vel, Venna, Waghur, Wardha |       49 |
|      17 | Manipur                           | Barak, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Maha, Manipur, Nambul, Sekmai, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |       12 |

| 18      | Meghalaya     | Bugi, Kynshi, Kyrhukhla, Lukha, Myntdu, Nonbah, Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Umtrew, Wahblei                                                                                    |   10 |
|---------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 19      | Nagaland      | Chathe, Dhansiri, Dzu                                                                                                                                                 |    3 |
| 20      | Odisha        | Baitrani, Brahamani, Budhabalnaga, Daya, Kathajodi, Koel, Kuakhai, Mahanadi Nagavalli, Rushikulya, Serua, Vansadhara                                                  |   12 |
| 21      | Punjab        | Ghaggar, Satluj                                                                                                                                                       |    2 |
| 22      | Rajasthan     | Banas, Chambal, Chappi, Ghaggar, Kali Sindh, Parvati, Jawai, Ujad                                                                                                     |    8 |
| 23      | Sikkim        | Dikchu, Maney Khola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta                                                                                                                          |    5 |
| 24      | Tamil Nadu    | Bhavani, Cauvery, Palar, Sarabanga, Tambirapani, Thirumanimuthar, Vasista                                                                                             |    7 |
| 25      | Telangana     | Godavari, Krishna, Manjeera, Musi, Nakkavagu, Sabari, Maner                                                                                                           |    7 |
| 26      | Tripura       | Gumti, Haora                                                                                                                                                          |    2 |
| 27      | Uttar Pradesh | Betwa, Ghaghara, Gomti, Hindon, Kalinadi, Ramganga, Rapti, Rihand, Sai, Saryu, Ganga, Yamuna, Kosi                                                                    |   13 |
| 28      | Uttarakhand   | Bhela, Dhela, Suswa, Ganga, Kosi                                                                                                                                      |    5 |
| 29      | West Bengal   | Barakar, Churni, Damodar, Dwarakeshwar, Dwarka, Ganga, Jalangi, Kaljani, Kansi, Karola, Mahananda, Mathabhanga, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta, Vindhadhari |   17 |
| Total : | Total :       |                                                                                                                                                                       |  302 |

## Annexure- II referred to in reply to part (e) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3789 to be answered on Tuesday, the 22 nd December, 2015 on 'Cleaning of  rivers'

## Details of funds released under National River Conservation Plan & National Ganga River Basin Authority programmes

| S. No.   | State         | Funds released ( ` in crore)   | Funds released ( ` in crore)   | Funds released ( ` in crore)   | Funds released ( ` in crore)       |
|----------|---------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|          |               | 2012-13                        | 2013-14                        | 2014-15 *                      | 2015-16 (Upto 31 st October, 2015) |
| 1        | Bihar         | --                             | 91.14                          | --                             | --                                 |
| 2        | Jharkhand     | --                             | 6.26                           | --                             | --                                 |
| 3        | Gujarat       | 41.71                          | --                             | 44.00                          | 7.39                               |
| 4        | Maharashtra   | 5.07                           | 22.42                          | --                             | --                                 |
| 5        | Punjab        | 45.36                          | 98.04                          | 28.80                          | 17.61                              |
| 6        | Haryana       | 38.20                          | 10.00                          | 10.46                          | --                                 |
| 7        | Uttar Pradesh | 107.31                         | 133.80                         | 30.08                          | --                                 |
| 8        | Uttarakhand   | 11.30                          | 17.05                          | 3.00                           | --                                 |
| 9        | West Bengal   | --                             | 48.90                          | --                             | --                                 |
| 10       | Sikkim        | 21.65                          | 15.00                          | --                             | --                                 |
| 11       | Nagaland      | --                             | --                             | --                             | 10.00                              |
| Total    | Total         | 270.60                         | 442.61                         | 116.34                         | 35.00                              |