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Supreme Court orders coordination groups to clean Rajasthan’s polluted rivers
Supreme Court orders coordination groups to clean Rajasthan’s polluted rivers
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the formation of two Integrated Coordination Groups and a river restoration body to tackle industrial pollution in Rajasthan's rivers, specifically the Jojari, Bandi and Luni. The…
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The Supreme Court on Friday directed the formation of two Integrated Coordination Groups and a river restoration body to tackle industrial pollution in Rajasthan's rivers, specifically the Jojari, Bandi and Luni. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ordered the groups, headed by the Rajasthan Chief Secretary, to submit a comprehensive resolution plan by September 22. The court also mandated a River Commission for scientific river management and asked for expedited criminal investigations and a public grievance mechanism.
The suo motu case stemmed from a documentary exposing severe contamination in Jodhpur, Pali and Barmer districts. The court revived the National Green Tribunal's 2022 clean-up directions in November 2025, noting reports of rivers turning pink due to industrial waste. It expressed concern over systemic failure and directed the state to take action against errant officials, with investigations into public servants involved in environmental violations.
The Indian Opinion
The Supreme Court's latest push for river restoration in Rajasthan highlights both institutional urgency and a convenient habit of forming committees without clear accountability. While the Integrated Coordination Groups and a River Commission sound promising, critics note similar bodies have often produced reports that gather dust. The real test will be whether the September 22 deadline forces concrete action or merely invites another extension. Citizens watching the Jojari River turn pink ask: will these new bodies finally jail polluters or just shuffle paperwork? The court's demand for swift investigation into public servant roles offers a sliver of hope for real change.
Sources (2): barandbench.com, livelaw.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
