Birgunj to restrict garbage disposal in Sirsiya River during festival
Summary
Birgunj has decided to stop waste disposal in the Sirsiya River during the upcoming Chhath festival and will bar industries from releasing untreated wastewater. Authorities also plan steps for the long-term revival of the river, including a common processing centre and an alternative drain to divert sewage.
Key Points
- An all-party meeting in Birgunj decided not to dispose waste in the Sirsiya River during the upcoming Chhath festival.
- Industries will be barred from releasing untreated or chemical-laden wastewater into the river, and treatment plants must operate round the clock.
- The meeting also discussed a feasibility report for a common processing centre and technical support for the long-term revival of the Sirsiya River.
- Authorities will move forward with forming the 'Sirsiya River Conservation Joint Fund' with budget sharing among the three governments.
