Early this October, addressing concerns about Yamuna s rejuvenation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) instructed the CPCB to verify the accuracy of the information presented in reports from states and authorities.
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The DJB has sought directions from the apex court to the neighbouring state to immediately cease the discharge of untreated pollutants into the Yamuna and release sufficient water to the national capital. People queue for taking water from Delhi Jal board tanker | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Monday moved the Supreme Court against the Haryana government to avert a potential severe water crisis in Delhi, water utility s vice chairman Raghav Chadha said.
Chadha claimed the Haryana government has reduced the supply of raw water to Delhi, resulting in shortage of water supply in the national capital.