Supreme Court on Yamuna cleaning: ‘Changed circumstances’ may see better implementation of plans

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on remediation of polluted rivers, specifically addressing contamination in the Yamuna River, with hopes of improved implementation under the BJP-led governance in Delhi. The newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, has pledged to prioritize cleaning the Yamuna River within the government’s first 100 days. The court plans to consolidate related petitions and possibly transfer monitoring responsibilities to the National Green Tribunal to address pollution control measures and ensure pollution-free water as a basic right.

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