Step up efforts to save native fish in Yamuna: NGT to States, authorities
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Why in news
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed state governments and authorities to implement measures to protect native fish species in the Yamuna River from pollution and invasive species.
Background
The NGT issued orders to the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The tribunal mandated pollution control, sand mining regulation, sewage treatment plant implementation, and a ban on invasive species like Thai Mangur.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNational Green Tribunal (NGT) is the primary body issuing the environmental directives.
- EnvironmentThai Mangur is identified as an invasive species in the Yamuna River.
- FactThe NGT order covers five specific states: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological impact of invasive species on riverine biodiversity and evaluate the role of judicial interventions in river restoration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological imbalance: Displacement of indigenous fish fauna by invasive Thai Mangur species
- Regulatory friction: Balancing sand mining economic activities with riverine ecological health
- Infrastructure gap: Inadequate sewage treatment capacity leading to riverine habitat degradation
Keywords: Invasive species · Riverine biodiversity · Judicial activism · Ecological restoration · Pollution mitigation
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