Water Pollution
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …Affidavit filed on M/s Auto India Bajaj, Sangli causing water pollution, 31/08/2021
Rejoinder on behalf of Tausif Bagnikar to the reply affidavit filed by M/s Auto India Bajaj, 31/08/2021. An application filed before the NGT said that M/s Auto India Bajaj, Sangli was carrying out illegal activity of washing and servicing of two wheeler vehicles and that the activities were carried out …Impacts of plastic pollution on freshwater aquatic, terrestrial and avian migratory species in the Asia and Pacific Region report
This study identifies the impacts of plastic pollution on land and freshwater migratory species protected by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). The CMS report is the result of a collaboration between CMS and the UN Environment Programme as part of the Japan-funded CounterMEASURE …Report by the Municipal Corporation, Singrauli on the encroachment of a water body, 28/08/2021
Report by the Municipal Corporation, Singrauli in the matter of (Suvidha Seva Sansthan Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others), 28/08/2021. An application was filed before the NGT stating that the Municipal Corporation, Singrauli had destroyed the flora and fauna of water body situated in Majan Kala and Majan Khurd …Antimicrobial resistance and water: the risks and costs for economies and societies
This paper explores the relationship between antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and water pollution. It highlights how the amount of consumption and discharge of antimicrobial drugs into water bodies, in combination with the socio-economic vulnerability of a country determines the rate at which AMR spreads. In countries lacking universal wastewater treatment and …Progress on ambient water quality 2021: global indicator 6.3.2 updates and acceleration needs
Target 6.3 is: “By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.” Indicator 6.3.2 monitors the proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality, as …Progress on wastewater treatment 2021: global status and acceleration needs for SDG indicator 6.3.1
Target 6.3 is: “By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally”. Indicator 6.3.1 tracks the proportion of total, industrial and household wastewater flows safely treated in …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding management of legacy waste, village Adamur, district Dholpur, Rajasthan, 17/08/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Village Adampur, PO Masodi Khera, District Dholpur Vs State of Rajasthan dated 17/08/2021. The matter related to illegal dumping of solid waste in village Adampur, tehsil Wadim, district Dholpur, Rajasthan polluting Ramsagar pond and the soil of the …How fair is fashion’s water footprint?: tackling the global fashion industry’s destructive impacts on Africa’s water and workforce health
Global fast fashion brands are helping drive pollution that has dyed African rivers blue or turned their waters as alkaline as bleach, according to a report published. Water Witness International's (WWI) report featured the polluted rivers in Lesotho in southern Africa and Tanzania to highlight the risks posed as global …Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding discharge of untreated waste into sea and water bodies, Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra, 13/08/2021
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Vs Nitin Shankar Despande & Others dated 13/08/2021. The matter related to discharge of untreated waste into the sea, creek and river bodies, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Municipal Corporation, Greater Mumbai filed an application in …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding protection of Santragachi Jheel, Howrah, West Bengal, 13/08/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 13/08/2021. The matter related to protection of Santragachi Jheel. The NGT directed the Chief Secretary, West Bengal and the District Magistrate, Howrah to file their affidavit …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of a waterbody, North 24-Parganas, West Bengal, 13/08/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Indian Institute of Bio-Social Research & Development (IBRAD) Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/08/2021. The allegation of the applicant is that adjacent to his property there is a wetland/waterbody - which has not been …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Asansol Durgapur Authority drain/RCC canal, West Bengal, 13/08/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Chinmoy Mondal Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 13/08/2021. The matter related to pollution of Asansol Durgapur Authority drain/RCC canal. The joint inspection report filed by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, April 7, …Judgment of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of an STP by HMWSSB within the full tank level (FTL) of Lingam Kunta tank, Ranga Reddy …
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of B. Prathap Reddy Vs The State of Telangana dated 13/08/2021. The matter related to construction of sewage treatment plant (STP) of 30 MLD capacity by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation within the full tank level (FTL) of …Order of the National Green Tribunal on rules for idol immersion, 12/08/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Ambarnath Sengupta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 12/08/2021. The matter related to idol immersion in rivers and waterbodies. The NGT directed the state governments/Union Territories to inform the court on whether the rules …The CPCB report on water pollution by tanneries at Jajmau, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 30/07/2021
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) compliance report on water pollution by tanneries at Jajmau, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and water pollution at Rania, Kanpur Dehat and Rakhi Mandi, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The CPCB report was in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order, February 8, 2021 in the matter …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding discharge of untreated sewage into the irrigation canal, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 30/07/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhisht Kusum Gupta Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 30/07/2021. The issue for consideration was steps for preventing untreated sewage going to the irrigation canal in Sector 137, Noida. Sources of such discharge included non-functional/deficient STPs in 95 …Order of the National Green Tribunal on the pollution of Keshtopur Canal and Bagjola Canal, Kolkata, West Bengal, 14/07/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata in the matter of Tribunal on its Own Motion Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 14/07/2021. The matter related to pollution of Keshtopur Canal and Bagjola Canal, Kolkata, West Bengal. The NGT directed the state of West Bengal …Guidelines on safe recreational water quality: Volume 1 - coastal and fresh waters
Use of coastal, estuarine and freshwater recreational environments has significant benefits for health and well-being, including rest, relaxation, exercise, cultural and religious practices, and aesthetic pleasure, while also providing substantial local, regional and national economic benefits. These guidelines focus on water quality management for coastal and freshwater environments to protect …District Environment Plan of Karaikal district, Puducherry, 03/07/2021
District Environment Management Plan by Puducherry in OA No. 360 of 2018 in the matter of Shree Nath Sharma Vs Union of India & Others). The matter related to the status of waste, air quality, water quality, sewage, industrial wastewater, mining, and noise pollution in Karaikal district, Puducherry. 100% collection …Measuring progress in agricultural water management: challenges and practical options
Measuring policy progress on agriculture and water policies is essential to help decision makers identify necessary policy changes and understand how further progress may be achieved to improve agricultural water management. A thorough review of existing evaluations of agriculture and water policies suggests three types of progress to be measured: …