Patiala, April 6 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) raised concerns over deficiencies in sewage and solid waste management across Punjab and directed the state government to file a fresh action-taken report through an affidavit by the Punjab chief secretary.

The Tribunal, during a hearing on March 26, observed a significant gap in sewage treatment with untreated sewage reportedly flowing into rivers, ponds, and low-lying areas, thereby posing a threat to groundwater quality.

The Tribunal has directed the state to submit a detailed, time-bound action plan to bridge the treatment gap in each Urban Local Body (ULB).

On solid waste management, the NGT noted that major cities such as Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar are grappling with ma...