Environmental Stories
Environmental Stories. Haryana Aims for Pollution-Free Rivers by 2025: Minister's Assurance. Haryana's determination to revive its water bodies took center stage as Environment and Forest Minister Kanwar Pal unveiled an ambitious plan to ensure pollution-free rivers across the state by 2025. Acknowledging the pressing need to combat rising pollution levels, discussions are actively ongoing with district officials to formulate effective strategies for reducing river pollution. Recent meetings, chaired by Minister Kanwar Pal, witnessed detailed presentations by Ambala and Karnal officials, focusing on pollution sources and preventive measures for the Yamuna and Ghaggar rivers. Originating in Himachal Pradesh, Ghaggar flows through several Haryana districts, while the Yamuna's course encompasses Karnal, Panipat, and Sonepat before reaching New Delhi. Reports from these meetings revealed successful completion of sewer line installations in 30 out of 34 towns within the Yamuna c