Now that there is more evidence of fresh water scarcity fast becoming a reality, we can’t afford to mismanage our water resources. There needs to be political commitment to free our rivers from being choked with sewage/industrial wastes. Urban local bodies must be supported to put in place infrastructure for waste treatment (Editorial “Saving rivers”, September 18).
Keerthana S.,
Cumbum, Theni, Tamil Nadu
The participation of communities at ground zero is pivotal for curbing pollution. There also needs to be a monitoring system for polluted rivers which could relay data to the authorities concerned. Municipal bodies must team up with NGOs and publish weekly reports of improvements/actions.
Avik Seth,
Mohali, Punjab