As per the WHO report, water spread of virus is not expected and chances of survival of virus in river water are ruled out, Prashant Gargava, Member Secretary, CPCB, said.
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People living near the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have been witnessing a ghastly sight of dead bodies washing up on the river bank. According to a report, over 2,000 bodies in various UP districts were found to be hastily buried or abandoned along the banks of the holy river. This have sparked fears about the scale of the COVID-19 crisis in the country, especially in rural areas. Authorities believe the relatives of those who succumbed to the virus, may not have been able to find space for the last rites.
Terming it undesirable and alarming , the Centre has directed the state governments to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga and focus on their safe disposal. The country is facing an extraordinary situation wherein a number of COVID-19 cases and consequential deaths have been on the rise in many States and UTs in the recent past. Dumping of dead bodies/ partially burnt or decomposed corpses in the river Ganga and its tributaries have recently been
Dumping of bodies: Namami Gange officials review status with UP, Bihar ANI | Updated: May 16, 2021 20:06 IST
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Union Ministry of Jal Shakti officials reviewed the status and action on prevention of dumping of dead bodies in Ganga with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar governments.
Pankaj Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti held a review meeting on Saturday position and action taken in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with the officials.
Kumar ordered expeditious action and also underscored the need to give equal attention to such incidents in urban as well as rural areas along Ganga and other rivers. Stopping of dumping of dead bodies as well as their safe disposal and protection of water quality has to be attended to on war footing. He said that after knowing the progress from states, CWC, CPCB and State Pollution Control Boards would also be giving their feedback and