THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)
(a) & (b) As per the mapping of rivers on India-WRIS portal, the country is divided into 25 major river basins. Details of major river basins are given at Annexure–I.
The flow in the rivers is dynamic and depend on many parameters such as rainfall, its distribution and intensity in the catchment, catchment characteristics, withdrawals /utilizations of water etc. Central Water Commission carries out hydrological observation on all important / major rivers in the country. Most of major rivers in the country are perennial in nature.
(c) to (f) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with the State Pollution Control Boards is regularly monitoring the water quality of rivers across the country through a network of monitoring stations under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. Based on the monitoring results in terms of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) , a key indicator of organic pollution, CPCB have identified 351 polluted stretches on 323 rivers in the country. Details of identified polluted stretches are given at Annexure-II.
Rivers in the country are mainly polluted due to discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities/towns and industrial effluents. Non-point sources of pollution like agricultural runoff, runoff from solid waste dump sites, etc. also contribute to pollution of rivers.
Various measures are being taken both by Central and State Governments to prevent pollution of rivers. Central Government assists State Governments and Urban Local bodies through schemes like ‘Namami Gange’, National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation, and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), etc.
Further, CPCB/State Pollution Control Board and Pollution Control Committees monitor industries with respect to effluent discharge standards and take action for non-compliance under provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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ANNEXURE-I
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1834 to be answered on the 28.11.2019 on ‘Active Rivers in the country’.
INDIA-WRIS BASINS
India-WRIS Basins
Basin Code
(CWC)
India-WRIS
Basin Name (India-WRIS)
1 Indus (Up to border)
2 a Ganga
2 b Brahmaputra
2 c Barak and others
3 Godavari
4 Krishna
5 Cauvery
6 Subernarekha
7 Brahmani and Baitarni
8 Mahanadi
9 Pennar
10 Mahi
11 Sabarmati
12 Narmada
13 Tapi
14 West flowing rivers South of Tapi
15 East flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Godavari
16 East flowing rivers between Godavari and Krishna
17 East flowing rivers between Krishna and Pennar
18 East flowing rivers between Pennar and Cauvery
19 East flowing rivers South of Cauvery
20 West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni
21 Minor rivers draining into Bangladesh
22 Minor rivers draining into Myanmar
23 Area of North Ladakh not draining into Indus Basin
24 Drainage area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
25 Drainage area of Lakshadweep Islands
ANNEXURE-II
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (c) to (f) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1834 to be answered on the 28th November, 2019 on ‘Active Rivers in the Country’
State-Wise Polluted River Stretches
S.No. Name Of State Name of Polluted River Stretches Number
1 Andhra Pradesh Kundu, Tungabhadra, Godavari, Krishna, Nagavali 5
2 Assam Bharalu, Borsola, Deepar Bill, Digboi, Kamalpur, Panchnai Brahamputra, Kharsang, Pagldia, Barak, Baroi Bega, Beki, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Borbeel, Bordoibam Beelmukh, Burhidihing, Dhansiri, Dikhow, Dikrong, Diplai, Disang, Gabharu, Holudunga, Jai Bharali, Jhanji, Kalong, Kapili, Killing, Kohora, Kulsi, Malini, Mora Bharali, Parashali, Puthimari, Ranga, Samaguri, Sankosh, Silsako, Sorusola, Son, Sonai, Tenga Pukhuri 44
3 Bihar Sirsia, Farmar, Ganga, Poonpun, Ram Rekha, Sikrahna 6
4 Chhattisgarh Hasdeo, Kharoon, Mahanadi, Seonath, Kelo 5
5 Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli Damangang 1
6 Delhi Yamuna, 1
7 Goa Sal, Mandovi, Talpona, Assonora, Bicholim, Chapora, Khandepar, Sinquerim, Tiracol, Valvant, Zuari 11
8 Gujarat Amlakhadi, Bhadar, Bhogavo, Khari, Sabarmati, Vishwamitri, Dhadar, Triveni, Amravati (Tributary Of Narmada), Damanganga, Kolak, Mahi, Shedhi, Tapi, Anas, Balehwar Khadi, Kim, Meshwa, Mindhola, Narmada 20
9 Haryana Ghaggar, Yamuna 2
10 Himachal Pradesh Sukhana, Markanda, Sirsa, Ashwani, Beas, Giri, Pabbar 7
11 Jammu & Kashmir Devika, Banganga, Chunt Kol, Gawkadal, Tawi, Basanter, Chenab, Jhelam, Sindh 9
12 Jharkhand Garga, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Damodar, Jumar, Konar, Nalkari 7
13 Karnataka Arkavathi, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Tungabhadra, Bhadra, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Shimsha, Asangi Nalla, Bhima, Kumardhara, Netravathi, Tunga, Yagachi 17
14 Kerala Karamana, Bharathapuzha, Kadambayar, Keecheri, Manimala, Pamba, Bhavani, Chitrapuzha, Kadalundy, Kallai, Karuvannur, Kavvai, Kuppam, Kuttiyady, Mogral, Periyar, Peruvamba, Puzhackal, Ramapuram, Thirur, Uppala 21
15 Madhya Pradesh Chambal, Khan, Kshipra, Betwa, Sone, Gohad, Kolar, Tapi, Bichia, Chamla, Choupan, Kalisot, Kanhan, Katni, Kunda, Malei, Mandakini (Mp), Newaj, Parvati, Simrar, Tons, Wainganga 22
Contd…
16 Maharashtra Godavari, Kalu, Kundalika, Mithi, Morna, Mula, Mutha, Nira, Vel, Bhima, Indrayani, Mula-Mutha, Pawana, Wainganga, Wardha, Ghod, Kanhan, Kolar (Mah), Krishna, Mor, Patalganga, Pedhi, Penganga, Purna, Tapi, Urmodi, Venna, Waghur, Wena, Bindusar, Bori, Chandrabhaga, Darna, Girna, Hiwara, Koyna, Pehlar, Sina, Titur, Amba, Bhatsa, Gomai, Kan, Manjeera, Panchganga, Panzara, Rangavali, Savitri, Surya, Tansa, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisti 53
17 Manipur Nambul, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Manipur, Thoubal, Wangjing 9
18 Meghalaya Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Kyrhukhla, Nonbah, Umtrew, Lukha, Myntdu 7
19 Mizoram Tiau, Tlawng, Tuipui, Tuivawl, Chite, Mat, Saikah, Tuikual, Tuirial 9
20 Nagaland Dhansiri, Dzuna, Chathe, Dzu, Dzucha, Sano 6
21 Odisha Gangua, Guradih Nallah, Kathajodi, Nandirajhor, Daya, Kuakhai, Banguru Nallah, Bheden, Brahamani, Budhabalnaga, Kusumi, Mahanadi, Mangala, Nagavalli, Nuna, Ratnachira, Rushikulya, Sabulia, Serua
19
22 Puducherry Arasalar, Chunnambar 2
23 Punjab Ghaggar, Satluj, Kali Bein, Beas 4
24 Rajasthan Banas, Chambal, 2
25 Sikkim Maney Khola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta 4
26 Tamil Nadu Cauvery, Sarabanga, Thirumanim Uthar, Vasista, Bhavani, Tambirapani 6
27 Telangana Musi, Manjeera, Nakkavagu, Karakavagu, Maner, Godavari, Kinnersani, Krishna 8
28 Tripura Burigaon, Gumti, Haora, Juri, Khowai, Manu 6
29 Uttar Pradesh Hindon, Kalinadi, Varuna, Yamuna, Gomti, Ganga, Ramganga, Betwa, Ghaghara, Rapti, Sai, Saryu 12
30 Uttarakhand Bhela, Dhela, Suswa, Kichha, Kalyani, Ganga, Kosi, Nandour, Pilkhar 9
31 West Bengal Vindhadhari, Mahananda, Churni, Dwarka, Ganga, Damodar, Jalangi, Kansi, Mathabhanga, Barakar, Dwarakeshwar, Kaljani, Karola, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta 17
Grand Total : 351
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