Additional report by state of Kerala to the NGT on the steps taken for the conservation of Ashtamudi and Vembanad-kol wetland, 29/01/2024
Additional report by state of Kerala in Original Application No 147 of 2022 in the matter of Krishna Das Vs State of Kerala.
The report was on the remedial action taken by the authorities for the conservation of Ashtamudi and Vembanad-kol wetland as per the National Green Tribunal order dated March 22, 2023.
Efforts have been taken by the state to conserve Ashtamudi and Vembanad lakes through collective effort of multi departmental intervention namely local self government department, water resources department, Kerala State Pollution Control Board and State Wetland Authority of Kerala.
The conservation plan consisted of regulatory actions, setting up of waste treatment STP/ETP/FSTP plants, inspection through offline and online mode. An amount of Rs 335.455 crores has been ring fenced to conserve the wetlands. The amount will be used for projects like CSTP in Kureepuzha, Kollam; CSTP in Elamkulam; FSTP in Cherthala among others.
Note: The report of January 29, 2024 was uploaded to the NGT site, March 7, 2024