Parsa stakeholders agree on joint efforts to clean up polluted Sirsiya river
Summary
Stakeholders in Parsa have agreed on joint action to curb decades of pollution in the Sirsiya river, including a ban on untreated industrial wastewater and round-the-clock operation of treatment plants. The plan also calls for new drainage channels, a conservation fund and support from government tiers to restore the river long term.
Key Points
- Political parties, local governments and district authorities in Parsa agreed on a five-point plan to clean up the polluted Sirsiya river.
- Industries in the Parsa-Bara corridor will be barred from releasing untreated wastewater and must run effluent treatment plants 24 hours a day.
- A common effluent treatment plant may be developed for smaller industries with support from Birgunj Chamber of Commerce & Industries and government subsidies.
- The plan also includes alternative drainage channels, a joint conservation fund and special precautions ahead of Chhath festival.
