NGT Orders Cleanup of North Chennai Beaches Amidst Waste Crisis
NGT tells GCC, fisheries dept to clean North Chennai beaches
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated the Greater Chennai Corporation and the state fisheries department to form a joint committee to eliminate waste from North Chennai beaches, specifically from Kasimedu to Ennore. This initiative addresses the environmental impact of garbage islands formed by thermocol and other waste, particularly affecting marine life and public health.
- 01The NGT's order follows a suo motu petition based on a newspaper report concerning waste management issues along the beaches.
- 02The tribunal highlighted the need for installing booms and skimmers to collect floating waste from rivers Adyar and Cooum.
- 03The annual fishing ban is currently in effect, providing an opportunity for cleanup efforts at the fishing harbor.
- 04The joint committee will be led by the GCC commissioner and include various stakeholders such as the fisheries director and Chennai Port Trust authority.
- 05The tribunal emphasized the urgency of addressing the garbage islands, which pose health risks and harm marine organisms.
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The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the formation of a joint committee to address the growing waste problem on North Chennai beaches, specifically from Kasimedu to Ennore. This decision follows a suo motu petition initiated due to media reports highlighting the formation of 'garbage islands' primarily composed of thermocol and other waste materials disposed of in rivers Adyar and Cooum. The NGT bench, led by Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Prashant Gargava, noted that these waste accumulations not only threaten human health but also adversely affect marine life. The tribunal pointed out that the ongoing annual fishing ban, aimed at enhancing fish stocks, could be leveraged to facilitate cleanup operations at the fishing harbor. With over 45 days remaining in the ban period, the NGT urged authorities to act swiftly. The newly constituted committee will include representatives from the Greater Chennai Corporation, the fisheries department, and the Chennai Port Trust, among others, to ensure effective cleanup efforts involving local fishermen.
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This cleanup initiative aims to enhance the environmental quality of North Chennai beaches, improving public health and supporting marine ecosystems.
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