The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to seal hand pumps in the Sambhal district where contaminated water was being extracted. Further, the green panel has directed authorities to submit a comprehensive plan of water supply in the district.
‘Supply potable water’
A Bench headed by acting chairperson U.D. Salvi directed authorities to provide potable water to the Sambhal residents after it was alleged that contaminated water was being supplied.
The green panel was hearing a petition by advocate Gaurav Bansal who alleged that a survey of around 20 villages had shown that children were being forced to have contaminated water.
