Rs 739 crore Ganga bridge project: NGT slams NHAI for environmental violations, slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on contractor
Indian Express·3h ago·Critical Action
What Happened
India's National Green Tribunal penalized a contractor Rs 10 lakh for environmental violations during construction of a Rs 739 crore Ganga bridge in Prayagraj. The tribunal found serious procedural lapses and bypass of statutory safeguards protecting the river's floodplain. NGT directed stricter enforcement of River Ganga Rejuvenation Order provisions and emphasized District Ganga Committees' monitoring responsibilities.
Key Entities
National Green Tribunal (NGT)NHAIGanga RiverPrayagrajRs 739 crore bridgeRs 10 lakh fineRiver Ganga Rejuvenation Order 2016