Today, On 22nd April, The Supreme Court ordered the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess the impact of nearby glass industries on the Taj Mahal. This comes as concerns grow about pollution affecting the iconic monument in Uttar Pradesh.
On Monday (25th March): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to address the issue of pollution caused by ritual offerings in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers within four weeks. The tribunal emphasized the detrimental effects of waste from religious items and expects a comprehensive action plan from both authorities.
