India, Feb. 27 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

STPs in Delhi not functioning as per norms

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 23, 2024 directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report on the performance of sewage treatment plants (STP) in Delhi. In addition to furnishing information for each STP, the details of utilisation of treated sewage and timelines set for ensuring treatment of the entire sewage generated in Delhi should also be disclosed, the order said.

The NGT directed notices be issued to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, CPCB, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), National Mission for Clean Ganga and Unio...