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NGT Acts as 70,000 Trees Face Destruction in UP
31 Mar
Summary
- NGT seeks response on waste management in Ghaziabad's Sai Upvan forest.
- Plea claims illegal dumping and burning threaten 70,000 trees.
- Sewage mismanagement also contributing to forest degradation.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated proceedings concerning the severe mismanagement of solid waste and sewage within Uttar Pradesh's Sai Upvan forest. This 200-acre area, crucial for Ghaziabad's air quality, faces significant threats from continuous waste dumping and burning.
A petition brought before the NGT alleges that around 70,000 trees are perilously close to destruction due to these activities. The tribunal has ordered responses from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the UP government, and several other environmental and administrative bodies.
Further complicating the situation, the plea details issues with sewage waste, leading to submersion of parts of the forest, particularly during the rainy season. This degradation severely impacts the city's ability to replenish fresh air and provide health benefits to its residents.
