Regulate groundwater use in cricket fields: NGT
The Hindu
The green panel also said that conservation of water was of utmost importance to the environment.
Following a plea seeking remedial action against the use of groundwater for the maintenance of cricket fields, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Jal Shakti to consider the issue of regulating extraction of groundwater for the purpose. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “The issues for consideration may inter alia include prohibiting use of groundwater for maintenance of the play grounds at least during the time no match is actually being played and exploring utilisation of STP (sewage treatment plant) treated water.” “It may also include ensuring that effective rain water harvesting and water storage or recharging systems are installed in all playgrounds to save the groundwater,” the Bench said.
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