Centre directs Uttar Pradesh, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga, ensure safe disposal

The central government on Sunday asked Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries and to ensure safe disposal of the same.

After corpses were seen floating in rivers amid the devastating second wave of Covid-19, the central government on Sunday directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar state governments to prevent dumping of bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries. Sh. Pankaj Kumar, Secretary-@MoJSDoWRRDGR, along with Sh. @RajivRanjanMis5, DG-NMCG, chaired meeting on proper disposal of unidentified dead bodies/corpses found in Ganga or its tributaries. Meeting was attended by officials from UP Bihar govt, Chairman, CWC & @CPCB_OFFICIAL. pic.twitter.com/XTPg5D0fyX More frequent sampling and monitoring of water quality of river Ganga is being done by @CPCB_OFFICIAL to ensure safety and health of people living alongside the banks of River Ganga. pic.twitter.com/TiVVqY17B6 “Situation is being followed up with several districts like Unnao, Kanpur rural, Ghazipur, Balia and Buxar, Saran in Bihar. However, some cases are also reported from other districts as well.” - Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG-NMCG. pic.twitter.com/wU2d5VU88i During a review meeting on May 15-16, the union Jal Shakti Ministry said, “Namami Gange [mission] directs states to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and to focus on their safe disposal and providing support for ensuring dignified cremation.”