April 22, 2025

Odisha: NGT seeks Rs 1 lakh/month river pollution ‘cost’

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Kendrapada Municipality to pay environmental compensation of Rs 1 lakh per month with effect from April 1, for unchecked pollution of the Gobari river. The NGT, east zone bench said, “The amount should be deposited with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board on the first of every month. This arrangement will continue till effective measures for controlling pollution as per solid waste management rules-2016 is put in place”.

Source: Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates – Times of India