The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to look into Yamuna floodplain erosion in Sonipat.
About:
Composition: The committee comprises the principal secretary of the Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department, member secretary of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board and the director of the Mines and Geology Department.
Bodies involved: The nodal agency for coordination and compliance will be the principal secretary of the Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department.
Duration: The committee would submit a joint report within one month by e-mail so that matter can be taken up before the monsoon. The next hearing in the matter is due on May 24.
Mandate: To look into the alleged erosion of Yamuna floodplain due to movement of heavy vehicles in Haryana's Sonipat district.
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