302 filthy river stretches in India, says central pollution body
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In the 275 rivers that were examined based on bio-chemical oxygen demand levels, 302 river stretches have been identified. These levels are key indicator of organic pollution, as told by Environment Minister Javadekar said that the
He further added that it is a collective responsibility of the state governments and concerned local bodies to set up proper facilities so that sewage can be collected, transported and treated, to make sure that untreated sewage does not reach the rivers and pollute them.
"The Ministry has been supplementing the efforts of the state governments in abatement of pollution in identified stretches of various rivers under
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