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NGT Finds 19 Encroachment Sites Around Kerwa Dam in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:45 PM
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The National Green Tribunal ordered an inspection of the Kerwa Dam area, uncovering 19 sites where illegal encroachment and construction activities were taking place.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed a comprehensive inspection of the Kerwa Dam and its surrounding areas in Bhopal. During the probe, officials identified 19 locations where encroachment and unauthorized construction were underway. The findings were documented and are now subject to NGT’s monitoring and enforcement.
The inspection was carried out to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to protect the ecological integrity of the dam’s green belt. The sites ranged from small residential structures to larger commercial developments, all of which were found to violate land use norms.
NGT has issued directives for immediate removal of the encroachments and has imposed penalties on the parties involved. The tribunal also mandated regular follow‑up inspections to prevent future violations. Local authorities are expected to cooperate fully with the NGT’s directives.
The Kerwa Dam, a critical water resource for Bhopal, has long been under scrutiny for environmental and developmental pressures. This latest action underscores the tribunal’s commitment to safeguarding the area’s ecological balance.
The inspection was carried out to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to protect the ecological integrity of the dam’s green belt. The sites ranged from small residential structures to larger commercial developments, all of which were found to violate land use norms.
NGT has issued directives for immediate removal of the encroachments and has imposed penalties on the parties involved. The tribunal also mandated regular follow‑up inspections to prevent future violations. Local authorities are expected to cooperate fully with the NGT’s directives.
The Kerwa Dam, a critical water resource for Bhopal, has long been under scrutiny for environmental and developmental pressures. This latest action underscores the tribunal’s commitment to safeguarding the area’s ecological balance.