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“During the Maha Kumbh 2025, regular monitoring of the water quality of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna is necessary at frequent intervals to meet primary water quality criteria.”

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Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.

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The illegal constructions in Noida and Greater Noida were being done with topsoil, leading to large-scale illegal mining of the topsoil in and around the villages, resulting in deep, catastrophic pits.

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National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel, Chairperson; S.P. Wangdi and K. Ramakrishnan, Judicial Members,  Dr Nagin Nanda, Executive