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N Choe Pollution: No Rejuvenation Proposals Made in 3 Years
1 Dec
Summary
- No rejuvenation proposals for N Choe stream in Chandigarh in three years.
- Central government acknowledges ongoing pollution and NGT directives.
- CPCC directed civic body to take corrective measures for waste disposal.
In response to a parliamentary query regarding the 'unchecked pollution' of Chandigarh's seasonal N Choe stream, the central government stated that no proposals for its rejuvenation or restoration have been submitted in the past three years. The Member of Parliament had raised concerns about persistent sewage overflow and environmental degradation impacting public health.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change confirmed that based on National Green Tribunal directives, inspections revealed a repaired sewage pipeline and minor solid waste disposal issues along the stream. Recommendations were made to the Municipal Corporation to plug leakages and prevent solid waste dumping.
While the NGT emphasized the need for continuous monitoring to prevent sewage flow, the Central Pollution Control Committee noted occasional wastewater discharge. The CPCC has directed the civic body to implement corrective measures and install nets on culverts to prevent waste from entering the N Choe, highlighting an ongoing effort to address the pollution.
