New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed serious concerns over increasing faecal bacteria levels in the Ganga at Prayagraj, particularly during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The findings were highlighted in a recent report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The key findings submitted by the CPCB report indicate that a significant rise in faecal coliform bacteria was observed during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
According to the report, the river water quality failed to meet bathing standards concerning Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) during tests conducted on January 12-13.
The water quality also did not conform to primary bathing standards regarding faecal coliform at multiple monitoring points.
The s...