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Chhattisgarh Fights River Pollution with Tech
19 Jul
Summary
- Geo-tagging of river origins is complete for digital mapping.
- Expert institutions like IIT Roorkee aid restoration plans.
- Court orders include removal of encroachments near Arpa river.
The Chhattisgarh government has initiated a series of measures to prevent river pollution, including geo-tagging river origin points and developing district-wise River Revival Plans. These efforts are part of a statewide river restoration program, with origin points being digitally mapped on the PM Gati Shakti platform.
Expert institutions such as IIT Roorkee and NIT Raipur are involved in creating technically sound restoration plans. The government plans to organize a 'State Level Source Festival' and workshop in late July to incorporate recommendations into ongoing rejuvenation efforts. This includes scientific monitoring of river discharge, water quality, and groundwater levels.
In an affidavit to the Chhattisgarh High Court, the government detailed these steps, responding to previous criticism regarding untreated industrial discharge and fish deaths. The court acknowledged substantial compliance but requested a separate affidavit regarding encroachments around the Arpa river's origin, with the next hearing scheduled for August 11.
