Gomti River Choked by Waste Despite Cleanup Claims

The Gomti River continues to suffer from pollution, as evidenced by large quantities of waste found dumped near Jhulelal Vatika. This critical dumping point, located opposite Chhatar Manzil, is alarmingly close to the river's waterline, posing a significant threat of contamination, especially during rainfall. The area adjacent to the Katki Mela venue remains heavily littered with plastic waste and general refuse, much of which has entered the water or is on the verge of doing so.

Environmental experts have expressed serious concern, noting that such negligence leads to the river's continuous pollution despite official cleanup efforts. The plastic waste found breaks down into smaller particles, which then travel downstream, impacting not only the Gomti but also eventually reaching the Ganga River. Environmentalists are calling for the immediate removal of the waste, identification of responsible parties, and strict penalties to curb this ongoing ecological damage and prevent the Gomti from becoming a perpetual dumping site.