Action Plan Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers Jammu and Kashmir (Ref:- Hon’Ble NGT Order Dated 20Th September,2018)
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Action Plan Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers Jammu and Kashmir (Ref:- Hon’ble NGT Order dated 20th September,2018) RIVER REJUVENATION COMMITTEE JAMMU AND KASHMIR INDEX Action Plan on Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers in Jammu and Kashmir S. No Contents Page No a) Introduction 1 to 3 b) Monitoring and Identification of Polluted Stretches 3 c) Hon’ble NGT directions 3 to 4 d) Proposed Action Plan for river stretches of Jammu Region 4 to 31 1) River Devika 5 to 9 2) River Banganga 9 to 13 3) River Tawi 14 to 21 4) River Basanter 21 to 26 5) River Chenab 26 to 31 e) Proposed Action Plan for river stretches of Kashmir Region 31 to 53 1) River Chunt Kol 32 to 39 2) River Jhelum a) (Gawakadal Bridge to Nowhatta) 39 to 50 b) (Chattabal Weir to Anantnag) 3) River Sindh 51 to 53 f) Hon’ble NGT Order dated: 20/09/2018 (Complete Order) 1 to 31 pages Progress report submitted to CPCB on 14/12/2018, on Action Plan g) 11 pages for River Devika, Priority II Action Plan on Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers in Jammu and Kashmir to bring them to the level fit for bathing purposes. Ref:- Hon’ble NGT Order dated 20th September, 2018, Original Application No. 673/2018. A) Introduction:- Jammu and Kashmir, also referred as the crown of the country, is situated at the northern most extremity of India between 32.150 and 37.050 North latitude and 72.350 and 83.200 East longitude, having an area of 2,22,236 Sq. Kms. The State is divided into three geographical regions, namely; Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, having a population of 1,25,48,926 ( as per census 2011). All the three areas differ from region to region and show Jammu and Kashmir with Water Bodies and other boundaries 1 varied cultures, climate, soils, flora and fauna and also the way of life is different on account of climatic and other meteorological factors. The name, fame and glory of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is attributed to its topography, climatic conditions and natural beauty. The State is enriched with wetlands and water bodies which are of world fame and prominent among these are Ramsar Sites viz Hokarsar lake, Mansar lake, Surinsar lake, Wular lake and Tso Moriri lake , which are of great ecological importance too. Other important lakes and wetlands in the state are: - Dal lake, Nigeen lake, Anchar lake, Gharana wetland etc. Besides these some important rivers such as Tawi, Chenab, Basanter, Ujh , Devak, Ravi etc. flow in the Jammu region and River Jhelum, Lidder, Dudhganga, Sukhnag, Sindh etc. are famous rivers of the Kashmir region. The State is famous for its crystal clear water bodies, lofty mountains, spring fed meadows and alpine forests. However, the most fascinating character that nature has gifted is its innumerable freshwater bodies (lakes, wetlands, ponds, rivers, springs and streams) which are not only important for the ecological, socio-economic and cultural heritage of the state but also serve as a primary source for the up-liftment of local economy as there are many Hydel Power Projects on these water bodies. Most of these water bodies are major tourist attraction sites. The State Pollution Control Board, having its mandate under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, has taken a step forward by monitoring the water quality of these water bodies so as to determine the water quality status and level of pollution loads. Based on the basic data generation for different water bodies across the State, the Central Pollution Control Board has sanctioned 27 monitoring sites for different water bodies in Jammu region, 47 monitoring sites in Kashmir region and 08 in Ladakh 2 region under National Water Monitoring Program (NWMP) during the year 2010-11. The monitored data is being regularly submitted to Central Pollution Control Board as per the guidelines of NWMP. B) Monitoring and Identification of Polluted Stretches. i) Background:- On the basis of monitoring and data submission to CPCB through EWQDES (Environmental Water Quality Data Entry System) under National Water Monitoring Program during the period 2016-17, the CPCB has identified 351 Polluted River stretches in 2018, falling in the range of Priority I to Priority V, including nine (09) polluted stretches of different rivers in Jammu and Kashmir. Among these nine stretches, five (05) Polluted stretches on different rivers are in the Jammu region and four (04) have been identified in the Kashmir region. ii) CPCB Criteria for Priority/Category: Based on pollution load as per BOD level assessed, the criteria for Priority / Category is as below:- S.No. Criteria for Priority/Category Monitoring location with BOD values 1 I Exceeding 30mg/l 2 II 20-30 mg/l 3 III 10-20 mg/l 4 IV 6-10 mg/l 5 V 3-6 mg/l C) NGT Directions:- In reference to Hon’ble NGT Judgement dated 20th Sept. 2018 in the matter of O.A No.673/2018, regarding rejuvenation of Polluted River Stretches, 351 locations have been identified as polluted river stretches across the country based on pollution load. As per the NGT order for River 3 Stretches Restoration of Water Quality (State wise and Priority wise), action plan has been sought for making the river polluted stretches fit for bathing purpose (i.e , BOD < 3mg/l ), with in a period six months after finalization of action plan. Polluted river stretches (09 No.) identified in the state are:- Stretch BOD Category S.No Name of River Polluted Stretch Distance Range /Priority (Km) (mg/l) Guru Ravi Dass Temple to Nainsu 1 River Devika 5.0 3.4-22 II at Udhampur Banganga, Pony Shed to Bathing Ghat, 2 3.0 6-14 III Holy Stream Banganga, Katra Surajpur to Belicharana, River 3 River Tawi 5.0 5-8.3 IV Tawi at Jammu. Samba to Chak Manga rakwal, 4 River Basanter 5.0 5-6 V adjoining IGC Samba Jal Patan (Jio Pota) to Pargwal at 5 River Chenab 12.0 5.0 V Akhnoor Maulana Azad Bridge to 6 Chunt kol 5.0 14.5 III Kanikadal 7 Gawkadal Gawkadal bridge to Nowhata 2.0 9.0 IV 8 Jhelum Chattabal Weir to Anantnag 40.0 3.2-5.5 V 9 Sindh Along Duderhama (Ganderbal) 3.7 3.7 V D) Proposed Action Plan for river stretches of Jammu Region:- Polluted River stretches identified on different rivers in Jammu region and river wise action required for restoration of water quality to the level fit for bathing purpose are:- 4 Map of Jammu Region showing Rivers under reference. 1) River Devika:- Stretch identified:- Guru Ravi Dass Temple to Nainsu at Udhampur (5.0 Km), Priority -II. River Devika, a tributary of River Basanter, originates from Sudh Mahadev near Chenani, also called as Gupt-Ganga and known for its religious importance and sanctity. At many places it goes under-ground. In Udhampur, it flows in the form of a small stream fed by water from many bowlies (natural springs) such as Rahmti Mohalla Bowli, Gandari bowli etc. The sewage and waste water from major of establishments of Udhampur town and its adjoining areas is also discharged untreated into the river. The State Pollution Control Board is regularly monitoring the water quality of Devika river near Shiv Mandir Udhampur on quarterly basis under NWMP. The polluted stretch up to the distance of 5 Km has been identified as per 5 Hon’ble NGT Order dated 20th September, 2018 in Priority-II as per CPCB criteria for priority/categorisation based on BOD load in the range of 20-30 mg/l. In the stretch of river Devika from Guru Ravi Dass temple to Nainsu at Udhampur, the level of BOD has been recorded during the period 2016-17 in the range of 3.4-22 mg/l. Thus, this stretch of river Devika has been categorised in Priority-II. Polluted Stretch of River Devika from Guru Ravi Dass Temple to Nainsu at Udhampur 1. a) Causes of Pollution:- The water quality of this stretch of river Devika gets deteriorated due to discharging of un-treated sewage from nearby localities / establishments. Besides this, other reason for 6 deterioration of the water quality of Devika is unabated disposal of Municipal Solid Waste along the river. 1. b) Action Plan Proposed:- For rejuvenation and pollution abatement of holy rivers Devika and Tawi at Udhampur town, the MoEFCC, Govt. of India, has recently approved and sanctioned the project under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) with an estimated cost of Rs. 186.74 Crore vide F. No. J-27023/1/2016- NRCD-II dated 31-10-2018 for the financial year 2018-19, out of which the share of Govt. of India is to the tune of Rs. 168.66 Crore. The following are the pollution mitigation measures for the holy Devika river which have been sanctioned / proposed. (i) Untreated Sewage Pollution from Municipal drains. S. Responsible agency and time frame No Action Points for implementation. 1. a) Establishment of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of latest Modern Technology, of requisite capacity as per requirement. i) For Udhampur town civil i) The Chief Engineer, UEED (Urban establishments :- The UEED Environmental Engineering Udhampur has proposed the Department). installation of STPs of below The UEED has initiated the work for mentioned capacity at the following setting up of three (03) STPs under locations:- National River Conservation Plan Near PHE filling station, main (NRCP) to be established by bagh, Air Force, Udhampur 31st March-2021 (within = 8.0 MLD 30 months), as approved / Near Ice Factory, Omara, sanctioned by GoI.