NHRC issues notices to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Chief Secretary, Government of UP on pollution in the Ganges
PRESS RELEASE
New Delhi, 27th November, 2013
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report raising the issue of continued pollution in the Ganges. The report states about unabated pollution in the river in Varanasi. The cognizance of the issue has been taken while the Commission is holding an Open Hearing in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on the complaints of atrocities against Scheduled Castes.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the press report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights. Right to Safe and Clean Environment is one of the most important human right. Preserving the environment is not only important for the present generation but also for the generations to come.
Accordingly, notices have been issued to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and to the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, calling for reports in the matter within four weeks.
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New Delhi, 27th November, 2013
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report raising the issue of continued pollution in the Ganges. The report states about unabated pollution in the river in Varanasi. The cognizance of the issue has been taken while the Commission is holding an Open Hearing in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on the complaints of atrocities against Scheduled Castes.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the press report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights. Right to Safe and Clean Environment is one of the most important human right. Preserving the environment is not only important for the present generation but also for the generations to come.
Accordingly, notices have been issued to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and to the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, calling for reports in the matter within four weeks.
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