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Haryana Pledges Yamuna Wastewater Drain Cleanup by Mid-2028 to NGT
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 11:31 PM
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Haryana has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it plans to clean a wastewater drain flowing into the Yamuna River by the middle of 2028.
The Haryana government has submitted a commitment to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding the remediation of a significant wastewater drain. The state has assured the tribunal that the drain, which currently pollutes the Yamuna River, will be cleaned by mid-2028.
This undertaking by the state addresses concerns over the water quality of the Yamuna, a major river flowing through the National Capital Region. The NGT has been actively monitoring efforts to curb pollution in the river, and this timeline represents Haryana's proposed solution to a critical pollution source.
The specific drain targeted for cleanup has been identified as a key contributor to the Yamuna's contamination. The state's pledge indicates a structured approach to tackling this environmental challenge within a defined timeframe.
This undertaking by the state addresses concerns over the water quality of the Yamuna, a major river flowing through the National Capital Region. The NGT has been actively monitoring efforts to curb pollution in the river, and this timeline represents Haryana's proposed solution to a critical pollution source.
The specific drain targeted for cleanup has been identified as a key contributor to the Yamuna's contamination. The state's pledge indicates a structured approach to tackling this environmental challenge within a defined timeframe.