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Water supply and sanitation in Uttar Pradesh, India has seen recent advancements in ensuring comprehensive access and quality. The northern state has a historical record of falling below the national average on critical metrics, leading to sanitation and water access becoming a political focal point, particularly in regions like Bundelkhand.
Rank State Percentage of households with access to safe drinking water(2011) 1: Rajasthan: 97.6 2: Tamil Nadu: 95.1 3: Bihar: 94.0 4: Haryana: 93.8 5: Himachal Pradesh
It covered 25 Class I towns (6 in Uttar Pradesh, 4 in Bihar, and 15 in West Bengal), [41] with ₹ 862.59 crore spent. The main objective was to improve water quality through the interception, diversion, and treatment of domestic sewage and to prevent toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified polluting units from entering the river.
To address these challenges, the NGT has ordered scientific studies of groundwater quality and directed the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to affected villages. These measures are crucial for safeguarding public health and ensuring sustainable water management in Bagpat district. [7] [8] [9] [11] [12]
Lack of proper waste-treatment facilities in industries has led to severe water pollution. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has imposed fines on polluting industries, but enforcement remains a challenge due to corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies . Environmental Activism:
In 1994, the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi made a water sharing agreement that is due for revision in 2025. To achieve a water quality suitable for bathing ( BOD <3 mg/L and DO >5 mg/L) would require a greater rate of water flow in the river.
The results of the fifth edition of the nationwide annual cleanliness survey, 'Swachh Survekshan 2020,' are out and Madhya Pradesh's Indore has yet again made it as India's cleanest city. Gujarat's Surat emerged as India's second cleanest city, followed by Navi Mumbai which bagged the third spot in Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ...
The dam is popular among tourists. Water sports facilities are also available. The best period to visit this place is from September to May. It connects Jhansi to Babina route. The dam generates about 45 MW of power. Nearest railway stations are at Matatila, Talbahat (10 km) and Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh (40 km).