NGT Flags Drinking Water Contamination Across Madhya Pradesh, Issues Statewide Directions

The National Green Tribunal has raised serious concerns over contamination of drinking water sources in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, warning of a potential public health crisis.

The Tribunal noted the presence of harmful pollutants and observed that monitoring by authorities has been inadequate.

Hearing a plea, the NGT directed the State to carry out comprehensive water quality testing, identify the sources of contamination, and take immediate remedial measures to ensure safe drinking water.

The Tribunal directed the State to submit compliance reports within stipulated timelines, reiterating that access to clean drinking water is a core aspect of public health and environmental protection.

[Mr. Rashid Noor Khan v. Collector, Indore & Ors.]