NGT not satisfied with LSGD’s report on pollution impacting coastline of Fort Kochi in Kerala
The National Green Tribunal has expressed dissatisfaction with the Local Self-Government Department's report regarding pollution in Fort Kochi. The tribunal has ordered a more detailed action plan to address waste management and coastal rejuvenation.
Why it matters
Effective waste management is critical for preserving the ecological health and tourism potential of coastal regions in India.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the secretary, Department of Local Self-Government to file a further report furnishing the details of the actions taken so far on the pollution along the backwaters and coastal areas of Fort Kochi.
The Southern Bench of the tribunal has said that an action taken report submitted by the department on July 16, 2026 is not complete as it does not specifically state the action plan for each of the authorities involved in the project. It also does not provide details of the action taken and also the measures that are under implementation as per the high-level meeting convened on January 14, 2026.
The secretary’s report has to include the action to be taken in the future, observed the tribunal comprising judicial member Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Prashant Gargava.
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