The Maharashtra Air pollution Management Board (MPCB) has launched a complete initiative to watch and mitigate air pollution in Indrayani River throughout Aashadhi Wari pilgrimage.
Following the directives from MPCB headquarters in Mumbai, the regional officer in Pune has carried out 24/7 monitoring and sampling of Indrayani River, sewage remedy crops (STPs), and associated industries.
“The MPCB is dedicated to preserving the ecological well being of Indrayani river and making certain a air pollution–free atmosphere throughout the Aashadhi Wari pilgrimage. These measures goal to safeguard each the pure habitat and well being of pilgrims and residents,” stated Siddhesh Ramdas Kadam, chairperson of MPCB in an official assertion.
Steady surveillance and sampling of Indrayani River shall be carried out to detect and deal with air pollution, with centered monitoring of sewage remedy crops and industrial discharges.
Notices have been issued to chief officers of Alandi Municipal Council, Dehugaon Nagarpanchayat, Dehuroad Cantonment Board, Lonavala Municipal Council, Talegaon Dabhade Municipal Council, and Vadgaon Nagarpanchayat. These directives mandate the remedy of all sewage inside their jurisdictions to make sure compliance with the Water (Prevention & Management of Air pollution) Act, 1974, and the Setting (Safety) Act, 1986.
The initiative emphasises the significance of sustaining the water high quality of pure water our bodies to guard aquatic life and public well being. It addresses public complaints and media experiences concerning foam formation and water hyacinth progress within the Indrayani River.
Untreated home and industrial waste have been recognized as main pollution with air pollution factors from Lonavala to Alandi falling below the jurisdiction of a number of native authorities.
The MPCB has issued suggestions for air pollution management, together with the common removing of siltation at bandharas (dams) to make sure the pure circulation of the river, upgrading current STPs to fulfill prescribed discharge requirements, and making certain native our bodies reserve funds for set up and upkeep of sewage remedy services. Public consciousness campaigns may even be launched to spotlight the significance of stopping river air pollution.
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