The Times of India

SC flags groundwater contamination, orders crackdown on illegal effluent discharge in Rajasthan river belt

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to halt untreated effluent discharge into rivers, citing widespread groundwater contamination and health risks. Authorities must seal discharge points, prosecute violators, and conduct a comprehensive assessment of ecological damage. The court also mandated a 'zero liquid discharge' ecosystem and stricter oversight of industries.