Delhis 2% Yamuna Stretch Behind 80% Of Its Pollution Why Plan Needs Rethink

Category : Water Pollution | Location : Delhi  | Posted on 2025-05-12 10:47:56

Sunita Narain, director general, CSE, pointed out that while the 22km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi was merely 2% of the total river, this portion accounted for 80% of the pollution in the river. Though she appreciated the attention the Yamuna was getting, including of the Prime Minister, Narain noted several lacunae in the current plan. She said that while there were 22 drains with outfalls in the river, the Najafgarh and Shahdara drains were responsible for 84% of the total pollution in Delhi.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhis-2-yamuna-stretch-behind-80-of-its-pollution-why-plan-needs-rethink/articleshowprint/121006281.cms