Prevent Dumping Of Corpses In Ganga, Ensure Safe Cremation Of Covid Victims: Centre To States
The Centre has also advised states to provide financial assistance as well as regulate the rates for the cremation or burial process.
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In the backdrop of corpses found floating in the Ganga, the Centre on Sunday directed officials in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to prevent people from dumping bodies in the river or its tributaries and ensure safe disposal of corpses.
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New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Union Ministry of Jal Shakti officials reviewed the status and action on prevention of dumping of dead bodies in Ganga with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar governments.
Pankaj Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti held a review meeting on Saturday position and action taken in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with the officials.
Kumar ordered expeditious action and also underscored the need to give equal attention to such incidents in urban as well as rural areas along Ganga and other rivers. Stopping of dumping of dead bodies as well as their safe disposal and protection of water quality has to be attended to on war footing. He said that after knowing the progress from states, CWC, CPCB and State Pollution Control Boards would also be giving their feedback and
Centre Asks UP, Bihar To Prevent Dumping Of Bodies In Ganga Centre Asks UP, Bihar To Prevent Dumping Of Bodies In Ganga The Centre said dumping of bodies and partially burnt or decomposed corpses in the Ganga and its tributaries has recently been reported, which is most undesirable and alarming .
Patrolling is being carried out to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga. (FILE)
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The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.
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Bodies of the deceased buried under the sand during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, near the banks of Ganga river, in Prayagraj.
The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases. At a review meeting conducted on May 15-16, the Centre said dumping of dead bodies and partially burnt or decomposed corpses in the Ganga and its tributaries has recently been reported, which is most undesirable and alarming .
COVID-19: Centre asks states to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga
The state pollution control boards were directed to monitor the water quality more frequently in consultations with the health departments.
PTI | May 16, 2021 | Updated 20:53 IST
The Centre said dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries has recently been reported, which is most undesirable and alarming .
The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.