Supreme Court scolds Rajasthan for "shameful" Jojari River pollution, halts industrial park project
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Why in news
The Supreme Court reprimanded the Rajasthan government for 'shameful' pollution of the Jojari River and halted an industrial park project due to industrial waste discharge.
Background
The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Investigation Team's probe as inadequate, citing expert committee reports of highly acidic water in the Jojari River. The court ordered the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan to ensure strict compliance with environmental directives.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceJojari River: A river located in the state of Rajasthan, India.
- BodySupreme Court: The highest judicial body in India, empowered to issue directions for environmental protection.
- FactThe court halted an industrial park project specifically due to environmental non-compliance.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the conflict between industrial expansion and environmental preservation in India, highlighting the role of judicial activism in enforcing environmental standards.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight gap: Ineffective monitoring of industrial waste discharge by state-level environmental agencies.
- Judicial intervention: The role of the judiciary in filling the vacuum of executive failure in environmental protection.
- Economic-Ecological trade-off: Balancing the push for industrial parks with the preservation of riverine ecosystems.
Keywords: Judicial Activism · Environmental Governance · Polluter Pays Principle · Sustainable Development · Regulatory Compliance
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