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NGT Rebukes DJB Over Groundwater Delay
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 03:08 PM
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The National Green Tribunal has pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for delaying the regulation of groundwater extraction in Paharganj. The move aims to address the depleting groundwater levels in the area.
The National Green Tribunal's recent action against the Delhi Jal Board highlights the urgency of addressing groundwater depletion in the city. The delay in regulating groundwater extraction in Paharganj has raised concerns about the sustainability of the city's water resources. The tribunal's move is expected to prompt the DJB to take concrete steps to manage groundwater extraction and prevent further depletion. The issue of groundwater depletion is a critical one, as it affects not only the environment but also the livelihoods of people dependent on groundwater for their daily needs.