Milk-pouring ritual in Narmada: NGT seeks response from pollution control boards
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested responses from pollution control boards regarding a religious ritual that involved pouring 11,000 litres of milk into the Narmada River. Environmentalists have raised concerns about the potential negative impact on the river's ecosystem and water quality. The tribunal is examining whether such rituals violate environmental guidelines or require new regulations.
- ▪The NGT directed the Central and State pollution control boards to investigate the environmental impact of the ritual.
- ▪Approximately 210 sarees were also offered to the river during the event, raising additional concerns.
- ▪The tribunal noted that the ritual could violate the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Central and State pollution control boards over a plea alleging that 11,000 litres of milk and 210 sarees were offered at the Narmada River during a religious event in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, polluting the water body.Hearing a petition against the Madhya Pradesh government, the tribunal directed authorities to examine whether such religious rituals violate existing environmental guidelines or require fresh anti-pollution regulations.
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