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NGT Slams Elite For Destroying Water Bodies
11 Feb
Summary
- NGT criticizes the elite class for unchecked destruction of national water bodies.
- A sacred pond in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, is a key case of pollution from sewage.
- The tribunal cited Aravalli Hills degradation and Bengaluru lake shrinkage.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has voiced grave concerns over the rampant destruction of the nation's water bodies and wetlands, directly blaming the "elite class" for their unchecked exploitation. The tribunal pointed to the degradation of the Aravalli Hills and the diminishing lakes of Bengaluru as stark examples of this national pattern.
In a specific case concerning a sacred pond in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, the NGT noted its severe pollution due to untreated sewage and dairy waste. This sacred site has transformed into a sink, endangering biodiversity and public health. The NGT criticized statutory authorities for their laxity in protecting these vital resources.
