CPCB Report Says Ganga Water Fit for Bathing During Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

NEW DELHI: A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the water quality of the Ganga River during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was fit for bathing. The CPCB report highlighted the need for statistical analysis due to the “variability of data” in water samples collected from the same and different locations on various dates.

NGT Takes Note of High Sewage Contamination in Ganga During Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed that the water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj is not fit for bathing due to high levels of faecal coliform, a sign of sewage contamination. This information was shared through a report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Monday.