Archive · 23 May 2025
Buddha Dariya Shows Improvement Despite Ongoing Pollution Challenges
The Buddha Dariya, a polluted drain in Ludhiana, is getting cleaner!
The water is clearing up and the bad smell is gone.
However, some dairy farmers are still dumping cow dung into the drain, making it dirty again.
A local leader is working to stop this by surveying the farms and taking action.
They're also trying to stop animal cruelty.
The city is cleaning up the drain and is making progress so rain water can flow.
They are continuing to make the Dariya clean for everyone.
A stretch of Buddha Dariya in Ludhiana is showing signs of improvement, with cleaner water.
Dairy unit owners continue to dump cow dung waste into the drain.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal is addressing the issue, including illegal dairy units.
A motorable road was constructed for better cleaning of the drain.
Cleaning work is progressing to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal, dairy unit owners
- What
- Continued cleaning and monitoring of the Buddha Dariya; Addressing illegal dumping of cow dung.
- When
- Cleaning efforts began Dec 22, 2024; regular monitoring ongoing.
- Where
- Ludhiana, India
- Why
- To clean Buddha Dariya and prevent further pollution.
Dairy Farmers
Environmental Protection
Waste Disposal Practices
Dairy Farmers
Some continue to dump waste illegally, exploit loopholes and cause animal cruelty.
Environmental Protection
Waste disposal into the Buddha Dariya is illegal and damaging the environment.
- Location
- Ludhiana
- Body of Water
- Buddha Dariya
- Primary Pollutant
- Cow Dung
- Key Figure
- Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal
- Cleaning Start Date
- December 22, 2024
- TDS Level
- 166 PPM
