REJUVENATION OF MAJOR RIVERS IN SHAHDOL

**Executive Summary** This document, dated December 4, 2023, outlines the rejuvenation efforts of major rivers in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, based on information provided by the State Government. It details various projects related to sewage treatment and water body rejuvenation, implemented under government schemes like SBM 2.0 and AMRUT. The progress is monitored by State and Central committees. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Sewage Treatment Projects:** * Five sewage projects, comprising six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a total capacity of 23.85 MLD, are at various stages of implementation in major towns under the Shahdol Lok Sabha Constituency. * Under AMRUT, two sewerage/septage management projects for Katni city, worth Rs. 121.5 crore, have been approved. * Under AMRUT 2.0, one sewerage/septage management project worth ₹38.5 crore in Murwara (Katni City) and 27 water body rejuvenation projects worth ₹21.33 crore in Shahdol Lok Sabha Constituency have been approved. * Details of these projects are enclosed as an Annexure. * **River Conservation and Monitoring:** * Cleaning of rivers is an ongoing process, supplemented by efforts from the Ministry, other Union Ministries, and associated agencies. * CPCB, in association with SPCBs and PCCs, identifies polluted river stretches under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. * CPCB/SPCB monitors river water quality to ensure compliance with the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. * **Environmental Regulations for Coal Mining:** * The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the EIA Notification, 2006. * Coal mining projects require prior Environmental Clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006. * Environmental standards have been prescribed for coal mines. * SPCBs/PCCs issue Consent to Operate under the Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974 to oversee emissions/effluent compliance and take action against violators. * **Action Plans and Monitoring Committees:** * The State prepares action plans for the rejuvenation of polluted river stretches. * Action plans are monitored by the State River Rejuvenation Committee (SRRC) and Central Monitoring Committee (CMC). **Impact Analysis** **State Government of Madhya Pradesh** * **Impact:** Responsible for implementing sewage projects and water rejuvenation projects. * **Action Required:** Continue implementing projects, provide information, prepare and implement action plans for river rejuvenation, ensure compliance with environmental standards. **Coal Companies** * **Impact:** Subject to environmental regulations to reduce pollution from mining activities. * **Action Required:** Prepare and submit EIA reports, obtain prior Environmental Clearance for projects, comply with emission and effluent standards, and obtain Consent to Operate from SPCBs/PCCs. **State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) and Pollution Control Committees (PCC)** * **Impact:** Responsible for monitoring river water quality and compliance with environmental regulations. * **Action Required:** Monitor river water quality, issue Consent to Operate to coal mines, oversee compliance of emissions/effluent standards, and take action against violators of the Water and Air Acts. **National Green Tribunal (NGT)** * **Impact:** Sets the direction for the need for rejuvenation action plans. * **Action Required:** N/A **State River Rejuvenation Committee (SRRC) and Central Monitoring Committee (CMC)** * **Impact:** Responsible for monitoring the action plans for rejuvenation of polluted river stretches. * **Action Required:** Periodically monitor and provide necessary guidance on the action plans.

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