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NGT Orders DJB & Dusib to Halt Yamuna Pollution
7 Feb
Summary
- NGT directs DJB and Dusib to stop sewage flow into Barapullah drain.
- Modular STPs proposed for eight slum clusters discharging waste.
- Agencies must file status reports before the next hearing.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated joint action between the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (Dusib) to halt untreated sewage discharge into the Barapullah drain. This drain ultimately contributes to the pollution of the Yamuna River.
DJB identified eight slum clusters responsible for discharging sewage. To address this, DJB proposed installing modular decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) at these locations. However, successful implementation hinges on Dusib's cooperation in providing a single, consolidated point for sewage exit from each cluster.
The NGT has officially directed Dusib to facilitate this by providing these single discharge points. The tribunal noted Dusib's agreement with DJB's request. Both DJB and Dusib are now tasked with submitting status and progress reports at least one week prior to the next hearing, scheduled for April 15.
