Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- In a compliance report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the JKPCC highlighted ongoing violations of environmental laws, such as the discharge of untreated sewage and improper solid waste disposal, which continue to threaten the river's health and surrounding ecosystem.

The report, submitted in response to the NGT's October 2024 directives, reveals that despite efforts to tackle pollution, untreated sewage discharge and mismanagement of solid waste remain critical issues.

The JKPCC sought updates from the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) and SMC on the progress of sewage treatment plants (STPs), which are key to addressing these concerns.

According to the findings, although UEED has i...