DDA IGNORES NGT, PERSISTS BUILDING ON CROWDED YAMUNA FLOODPLAIN, RISKING ENVIRONMENT.
Why in the news?
DDA defies NGT guidelines, continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, risking environmental damage.
source:toi
About the Violation of Guidelines:
- Despite severe floods in Delhi last year, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, defying 2015 National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines.
- NGT guidelines prohibit permanent constructions on the floodplain, which reduce water holding capacity and constrict river flow.
- DDA’s “Restoration and Rejuvenation of River Yamuna Floodplains Project” includes permanent structures like concrete ghats and a cafe, flouting NGT directives.
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Note: For More information regarding River Yamuna Floodplains Project” visit the site:https://universalinstitutions.com/the-anatomy-of-the-yamuna-floodplains/ |