Editor,
Papu Nallah, once a clean and vital water stream, is now facing a major pollution crisis due to unchecked human activities. People are dumping waste from bridges, constructing toilets and sewage outlets directly into the river, and now, even fish vendors are adding to the mess by disposing of fish waste into the water. If this continues, Papu Nallah could turn into another Yamuna river – choked with filth, disease, and irreversible damage.
Why this is a serious issue
Health hazard: Contaminated water can spread diseases like cholera and typhoid.
Environmental damage: Sewage and fish waste lead to oxygen depletion, killing aquatic life.
Flooding risk: Clogged drainage will cause waterlogging and flooding during monsoons.
Foul smell & poor hygiene: The area around the stream will become unhygienic, affecting nearby residents and businesses.
Urgent actions needed
Municipal intervention: Strict fines and penalties for illegal waste dumping. Immediate setting up of proper waste disposal systems for fish vendors.
NGO awareness drives: Educating vendors and the public on responsible waste disposal and conducting regular clean-up drives.
Public responsibility: Citizens must report violators and practice proper waste disposal methods.
Fish vendor regulation: Designated waste bins for fish markets to prevent direct disposal into the stream.
Papu Nallah is at a tipping point. If authorities, NGOs, and the public don’t act now, it will soon become a dead river, just like the Yamuna. Let’s take responsibility before it’s too late.
Adjacent resident of Papu Nallah