In villages around the Gosikhurd Dam, local reports indicate increasing cases of skin diseases, kidney-related ailments, and illnesses among livestock due to contaminated water. Despite this, no scientific health survey has been conducted nor any health camps organized by the Health Department in the past three years. The state government has also failed to provide clear information regarding action taken by the Pollution Control Board against industries discharging polluted effluents, including how many industrial connections have been disconnected over the past year. The proposed 925 crore polluted water management projects for villages outside Nagpur city are still under consideration by the central government, and the status of follow-up remains unclear. In March 2023, approval of 1,926 crore was granted for the Nag River Pollution Abatement and Rejuvenation Project. However, by 2025, the state government has been unable to provide clear information regarding the actual progress of this project. The state government itself has admitted that approximately 123.5 million litres of untreated sewage are being discharged directly into the Nag River daily. This is the root cause of the pollution. Despite this, no effective interim plan has been prepared to prevent pollution until the new project is completed. Previously, when this matter was raised with the central government, the response stated that the state government is installing STPs, thereby shifting responsibility to the state government. It is my firm opinion that STPs alone cannot provide a permanent and comprehensive solution to this problem. Due to numerous small and large pollution sources, untreated wastewater continues to flow into the river, eventually polluting the Wainganga River as well. Therefore, it is extremely necessary to develop a system that ensures under no circumstances does polluted water reach the Wainganga River. A decentralized treatment model should be adopted. Mini
