Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Kharadi Residents Highlight River Crisis: Pollution and Encroachments
Imagine a river that's supposed to be clean but is getting dirty because people are throwing trash and building things too close to it.
The people who live nearby are upset because the government isn't stopping it.
They've asked for help, but nothing much has happened.
The river is getting smaller, and when it rains, the water floods the streets because the river can't hold it all.
The residents are worried about their safety and the environment and want the government to fix the problem.
Kharadi residents are raising concerns about ongoing river pollution and encroachments.
Despite a 2020 NGT order for debris removal, the Mula-Mutha river remains polluted.
Residents report construction debris dumping, encroachments, and inadequate action from authorities.
Encroachments are causing flooding in residential areas during monsoon season.
Residents have submitted pleas and letters to authorities but allege little action has been taken.
- Who
- Kharadi residents, authorities (PMC, Police Department), builders.
- What
- Residents are reporting pollution, encroachments, and lack of action regarding the Mula-Mutha river.
- When
- The issue has been ongoing for years; residents have been raising concerns for a while.
- Where
- Along the Mula-Mutha river in the Kharadi and Chandan Nagar areas of Pune.
- Why
- Residents are concerned about ecological damage, public safety, and flooding due to encroachments and lack of action.
Residents' Concerns
Authorities' Perspective
Environmental Concerns
Residents' Concerns
Encroachments and dumping are damaging the river.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities are not taking sufficient action to address the problems.
Flooding and Drainage
Residents' Concerns
Flooding occurs due to blocked natural drains.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities' responses are insufficient to prevent flooding.
- River
- Mula-Mutha
- Location
- Kharadi, Pune
- Issue
- Dumping and Encroachments
- NGT Order
- Directed debris removal four years prior
- Complaint Status
- Residents allege no action taken
- Residents Welfare
- Kharadi Resident Welfare Team (KRW)
- Letter Date
- August 22, 2024