India, March 14 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Ponds and lakes encroached for housing in Terai, Uttar Pradesh

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on March 11, 2024 directed the constitution of a joint committee to look into allegations of encroachment and pollution being faced by lakes and waterbodies in Terai region in Uttar Pradesh. The panel would also look into allegations that land developers and real estate agencies were converting ponds and lakes into housing projects and commercial complexes.

The committee would comprise regional officer, Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, Lucknow; member secretary, Uttar Pr...