Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday regarding the urgent matter of halting the flow of contaminated water from Bhiwadi to Daruheda in Haryana. This issue has escalated tensions between the two neighboring states. Even the National Green Tribunal has strongly criticized the Rajasthan government in its reports, accusing it of insufficient action and imposing a fine of Rs 45 crore in the past.
Pant emphasized the need to ensure that industrial units utilize CETP-treated water and suggested exploring the possibility of entering into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industries to enforce this.
Furthermore, Pant stressed the importance of stopping underground water extraction by industrial units and urged the swift completion of sewer line and domestic connection works by the Bhiwadi Municipal Council. In response to concerns raised by Sharma about polluted water re-entering the treated water system, Pant proposed ensuring that contaminated water from industrial units flows exclusively through CETP conduit lines while closing other outlets.
Sharma highlighted the issue of contaminated water from industrial units and households re-entering the treated water, undermining the effectiveness of the entire process. Pant emphasized the urgent need to clean and expand the capacity of Bhiwadi’s drainage system before the upcoming monsoon.
To ensure compliance with these directives, Pant called for regular reviews by the Industries Department, the District Collector of Khairthal-Tijara, and the CEO of BIDA at the local level. These measures are crucial for addressing the pressing issue of contaminated water flow and safeguarding the environment and public health in the region.
