Revised Action Plan Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers Jammu and Kashmir (Ref:- Hon’Ble NGT Orders Dated 20Th Sept, 2018 and 19Th Dec, 2018)
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Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir Revised Action Plan Identified Polluted Stretches of Rivers Jammu and Kashmir (Ref:- Hon’ble NGT Orders dated 20th Sept, 2018 and 19th Dec, 2018) RIVER REJUVENATION COMMITTEE JAMMU AND KASHMIR INDEX Revised 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 5 d) Proposed Revised Action Plan for river stretches of Jammu Region 5 to 39 1) River Devika 6 to 10 2) River Banganga 11 to 17 3) River Tawi 18 to 26 4) River Basanter 27 to 33 5) River Chenab 33 to 38 e) Proposed Revised Action Plan for river stretches of Kashmir Region 39 to 63 1) River Chunt Kol 40 to 48 2) River Jhelum a) (Gawakadal Bridge to Nowhatta) 48 to 60 b) (Chattabal Weir to Anantnag) 3) River Sindh 60 to 63 Reply dated 30.01.2019 to observations on CPCB letter No. f) 3 Pages 14011/1/2019-WQM-I/5093 dated 10.01.2019 on Devika Priority II g) Annexures-A (09 leaves ) and Annexure-B (03 leaves) 12 Pages Revised 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 Orders dated 20th September, 2018 and 19th December, 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 1 Jammu and Kashmir with Water Bodies and other boundaries varied cultures, climate, soil, 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:- i) 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 Range Category / S. Name of River Polluted Stretch Distance (mg/l) Priority No. (Km) Guru Ravi Dass Temple 1 River Devika 5.0 3.4-22 II to Nainsu at Udhampur Banganga, Pony Shed to Bathing 2 3.0 6-14 III Holy Stream Ghat, Banganga, Katra Surajpur to Belicharana, 3 River Tawi 5.0 5-8.3 IV River Tawi at Jammu. Samba to Chak Manga 4 River Basanter rakwal, adjoining IGC 5.0 5-6 V Samba Jal Patan (Jio Pota) to 5 River Chenab 12.0 5.0 V Pargwal at Akhnoor Maulana Azad Bridge to 6 Chunt kol 5.0 14.5 III Kanikadal Gawkadal bridge to 7 Gawkadal 2.0 9.0 IV Nowhata Chattabal Weir to 8 Jhelum 40.0 3.2-5.5 V Anantnag Along Duderhama 9 Sindh (Ganderbal) 3.7 3.7 V 4 ii) As per the directions of Hon’ble NGT dated 19th Dec. 2018 in O.A Nos. 673/2018 & 727/2018, the revised Action Plan is to be submitted by 31st of January 2019 after complying with the deficiencies. D) Revised 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:- Map of Jammu Region showing Rivers under reference. 5 1) River Devika:- Revised Action Plan (Ref. CPCB letter No. 14011/1/2019-WQM-I/5093 dt. 10.01.2019 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 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. 6 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. There are 17 nos. main sewage drains along both the sides of river Devika in Udhampur town from Rahmti Mohalla Bowli to Nainsu Bridge, which discharge untreated sewage directly into Devika. Out of these 17 drains, 12 main drains from residential mohallas discharge untreated sewage in the identified polluted stretch from Guru Ravi Dass Temple to Nainsu. The details of physico-chemical characteristics of the sewage from these important main drains evaluated during the year 2015 is given as below :- The Industrial Estate Battal Ballian in Udhampur town is situated away from Devika river catchment area and the Industrial effluents are not adding to the pollution load in river Devika. Udhampur town is Municipal Council with population 52357 generating 32 MT/D quantum of MSW. Presently, there is 100% gap w.r.t. sewage management and municipal solid waste management for the habitation existing within the municipal limits of Udhampur town and the areas adjoining polluted stretch of river Devika.