Today (3rd April) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of the water supply issue at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Karnataka: Today (3rd April): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) takes suo motu cognisance of the supply of treated water to Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, while the rest of the city is suffering from a severe water crisis.
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According to the report, Bengaluru is currently facing a significant water shortage, with a deficit of 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) compared to the city’s actual requirement of 2,600 MLD. Moreover, the report reveals that out of the 14,000 borewells in the city, 6,900 have dried up. In response to the crisis, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has imposed restrictions on using drinking water for non-essential purposes such as car washing, gardening, construction, and maintenance work.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) requested the BWSSB provide treated water to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches. The BWSSB granted permission for the supply of treated water from the Cubbon Park Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is estimated that approximately 75,000 litres of water per day are required for the stadium during the matches.
The NGT, after reviewing the case, found that the issue raised regarding compliance with environmental norms. As a result, the tribunal registered a case and issued notices to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), the BWSSB, the KSCA Secretary, and the Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of Bengaluru.
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In response to the NGT’s notice, the Secretary of the KSCA has been directed to submit a comprehensive report detailing the quantity and source of water used in the stadium, as well as the quality of the treated water supplied. The matter will be further examined during the next hearing scheduled for May 2.
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