Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Aizawl Bypass Construction Raises Water Shortage Concerns
Imagine they're building a new road around Aizawl, but the dirt from the road is being dumped into the river that gives water to the city.
People are worried this might make it hard to get clean water, especially during the rainy season.
A group called CEJS says the construction company didn't get the right permission to work in the forest.
They're worried the dirty water could make people sick.
They've told the government and the company to stop, but if nothing changes, they may ask a special court to step in and fix the problem.
CEJS is concerned about soil dumping from the Aizawl bypass construction into the Tlawng River.
The dumping of soil into the river is believed to threaten the primary water source for Aizawl.
CEJS says the contractor began the project without proper forest clearance.
A stay order was issued by the Aizawl Forest Division, but CEJS believes it is insufficient.
CEJS may approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) if the issue persists.
- Who
- Centre for Environment and Social Justice (CEJS), Aizawl residents
- What
- Concerns about the Aizawl bypass construction, particularly soil dumping into the Tlawng river, which could lead to water shortages
- When
- Construction ongoing; CEJS visited site on September 26, 2024
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram, specifically the Aizawl bypass construction site and the Tlawng River
- Why
- Dumping soil into the Tlawng River may cause damage and could cause a water shortage. The contractor allegedly failed to obtain necessary forest clearance.
CEJS Concerns
Construction Project
Forest Clearance
CEJS Concerns
Construction started without proper forest clearance.
Construction Project
Not explicitly mentioned.
Environmental Impact
CEJS Concerns
Soil dumping is causing significant damage to the river.
Construction Project
Not explicitly mentioned.
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- River Impacted
- Tlawng River
- Concern
- Potential water shortage for Aizawl residents
- Organization Raising Concerns
- Centre for Environment and Social Justice (CEJS)
- Legal Action Considered
- Approaching the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Government Bodies Criticized
- State Public Health Engineering department, Mizoram Pollution Control Board (MPCB)