India, July 22 -- The National Green Tribunal criticised the Delhi Jal Board over slow action against Paharganj hotels and guest houses extracting groundwater without piezometers.

The tribunal noted that only 162 of 555 establishments had installed digital water meters or piezometers, while 393 were still extracting groundwater without measurement.

The NGT asked the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board to remain vigilant during large religious gatherings to prevent large quantities of milk being poured into the Narmada river.

The tribunal was also told that steps had been taken to stop sewage discharge into a waterbody in Ashoknagar and identify encroachments around it.

Delhi Jal Board told to act against Paharganj hotels extracting...