Mutha River Pollution Exposes Gaps in Pune’s Environmental Planning
Recent data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board shows that the Mutha river near Sangam Bridge remained in the bad to very bad category for most of January to September 2025, with similar pollution levels recorded near Deccan Bridge and Veer Savarkar Bhavan. At the same time, repeated incidents of toxic foam and pollution crises along the Indrayani and Pavana rivers point to a broader pattern of river degradation across Pune. Despite directions from the National Green Tribunal and the High Court, floodline norms continue to be violated, while development projects and inadequate sewage treatment infrastructure place additional stress on already fragile river ecosystems.
Environmental experts say the core issue lies in the failure to account for the economic value of natural capital while planning infrastructure and urban development. Activists argue that long-term benefits such as water security, pollution control, and ecological balance are consistently ignored in favour of short-term gains, leading to irreversible damage. They also stress that stronger public awareness, strict enforcement of existing environmental laws, and sustained civic pressure are essential to push river conservation into mainstream political agendas and urban planning priorities.
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