Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Criticizes Rajasthan Over Jojari River Pollution
The Supreme Court of India is very upset with the Rajasthan government because the Jojari River, which many people rely on, is very polluted.
The court says the government isn't doing enough to stop factories from dumping waste into the river.
The court set up a team to investigate, but the team hasn't done much.
The court also found out that the water in the river is very acidic and smells bad.
The government says they are taking action, but the court doesn't think it's enough.
The court wants all the factories to stop polluting the river and is making the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan responsible for making sure this happens.
The court also stopped a new industrial park project near the river because it could make the pollution worse.
The Supreme Court criticized the Rajasthan government for failing to address pollution in the Jojari River.
An expert committee found the river's water to be highly acidic and smelly, with illegal waste discharge points.
The court dismissed the SIT's probe as ineffective and criticized the state's lack of compliance with directives.
The Rajasthan government assured the court of taking strict action against officials and industries.
The court directed industries to adopt Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and halted a new industrial park project near the river.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Rajasthan Government, Expert Committee
- What
- Pollution in the Jojari River due to industrial waste discharge
- When
- Ongoing issue with recent developments in May and July 2024
- Where
- Jodhpur and surrounding districts in Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Systemic collapse of regulatory vigilance and administrative apathy over nearly two decades
Supreme Court and Expert Committee
Rajasthan Government
Effectiveness of SIT
Supreme Court and Expert Committee
The Supreme Court dismissed the SIT's probe as a 'mere eyewash' and criticized its lack of progress.
Rajasthan Government
The Rajasthan government stated that the SIT was constituted last month and has submitted its initial report.
Compliance with Directives
Supreme Court and Expert Committee
The court noted that the state officials attempted to obstruct the committee's inspections and provided incorrect reports.
Rajasthan Government
The Rajasthan government assured the court that strict action would be taken against officials found to have disregarded the committee's instructions.
- River Affected
- Jojari River
- Primary Pollutants
- Industrial waste from textile and other factories
- Expert Committee Head
- Justice Sangeet Lodha
- Key Directive
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) for industries
- Next Hearing
- Scheduled in two weeks