(a) whether due to mining and unplanned industrialisation, pollution has increased in
Karo, Koena and Koel rivers of Jharkhand during the last few years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether these rivers are on the verge of extinction;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI
NATARAJAN)
(a)&(b) As reported by the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB), the pollution
level of rivers Karo, Koena and Koel has not increased due to mining and unplanned
industrialization.
(c)&(d) As reported by JSPCB, these rivers are not on the verge of extinction. The water
level of these rivers varies due to the fact that the rivers originate from hilly
terrain.
(e) The Iron ore mines of the area have made garland drains, settling tanks and check
dams to control water pollution and activities of the mines are being monitored
regularly by the JSPCB.