NGT says situation of water pollution grim, directs 100 per cent treatment of sewage entering rivers
India | December 06, 2019 22:40 ISTWater pollution situation is grim in the country, the National Green Tribunal said 100 per cent treatment of sewage entering the rivers across the country by March 31 next year. The NGT warned that if this is not done, the local bodies and concerned departments of the states and Union Territories (UTs) will be liable to pay compensation of Rs 5 lakh a month per drain in the case of river Ganga and Rs 5 lakh for default in commencement of setting up of sewage treatment plant.
