India, Feb. 6 -- The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns over excessive groundwater extraction by major cricket stadiums across India

A Central Ground Water Authority report found that several stadiums continue to rely on groundwater despite nearby availability of treated wastewater

The tribunal has asked stadium authorities to explain their water-use practices and steps taken to shift to alternative sources

Twelve cricket associations have been fined for failing to submit required reports, with the next hearing scheduled for April 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a tough stand on the continued and excessive use of groundwater by major cricket stadiums across India, expressing concern that many facilities are s...