N.G.T. Lauds Madhya Pradesh’s Efforts on Environment Conservation

Bhopal: Efforts undertaken by Madhya Pradesh government towards Environment Conservation are laudable. Directives of National Green Tribunal (N.G.T.) related to water pollution have been complied by the state government seriously and within time limit. According to the report of Pollution Control Board, the water quality of Narmada at many places has been found of ‘A’ quality, which is an important achievement. Member Justice of National Green Tribunal- Central Zone Bench Justice Dalip Singh said this today in a programme organized by EPCO on the occasion of World Water Day. Dalip Singh also distributed certificates of training organized by EPCO on Climate Change.

Justice Singh said that use of water sprinklers in irrigation at wide scale in Madhya Pradesh had made it possible to irrigate large area with less water. Beside water treatment plants to treat sewage water in urban bodies, bio-filtration and bio-remediation like alternative measures should also be adopted. Special member of N.G.T S.S. Garbayal mentioned that quantity of pure potable water has diminished in the country. Agriculture is affected by low and excessive rains at some places due to climatic changes.

Principal Secretary Environment Malay Shrivastava stated that maximum waste water will be recycled rectifying sewage water system in major cities. He urged industries to recycle the water.

Executive Director EPCO Anupam Rajan mentioned that only 4 percent of useful water is available in the country. Water recycling must be encouraged keeping in view the demand in comparison to water availability. He further mentioned that an effective environment has been created among the masses towards conservation of Narmada River through ‘Namami Devi Narmade’-Seva Yatra. NGT Lawyer Sachin Sharma also addressed the programme. Member Secretary of the Board gave vote of thanks.-WTN