BJP Mysuru spokesperson M.A. Mohan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding compulsory treatment of sewage and industrial effluents before they enter rivers. Citing the alarming pollution of the Kabini River, he calls for nationwide STP/ETP mandates and a pilot model to protect water resources.

  • Untreated wastewater threatens public health and biodiversity along the Kabini River.
  • Proposal calls for mandatory STP/ETP installation for all urban bodies, industries, and resorts.
  • A pilot project on Kabini aims to create a replicable river‑pollution‑prevention model nationwide.

Official Letter from BJP Spokesperson

BJP’s Mysuru spokesperson M.A. Mohan addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate, enforceable steps to stop the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial effluents into India’s rivers. A copy of the letter was shared with The Hindu.

Current State of the Kabini River

Mr. Mohan highlighted the Kabini River as a stark example: recent droughts have lowered reservoir levels to record lows, exposing a riverbed littered with stagnant, polluted water. Towns like Saragur (population ~50,000) and numerous riverside resorts and commercial establishments are releasing untreated wastewater directly into the river.

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Downstream Impact and Populations at Risk

The Kabini supplies drinking water to Mysuru and continues downstream to T. Narasipur, where it merges with the Kaveri at Sangama before flowing into Tamil Nadu and ultimately the sea. Pollution at the source jeopardizes millions of people, agricultural lands, and fragile ecosystems along its entire course.

Proposed Solutions

Mr. Mohan requests that every urban local body, industry, resort, and commercial establishment near a river be mandated to treat wastewater through Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) or Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs). He also calls for strict monitoring, periodic inspections, and heavy penalties for non‑compliance, alongside a pilot project on the Kabini to demonstrate a comprehensive pollution‑prevention framework.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that unchecked wastewater discharge not only threatens drinking water supplies but also jeopardizes agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and climate resilience across South India. Implementing mandatory treatment can set a precedent for the nation’s 12 major river basins.

"If wastewater treatment is not made mandatory, water‑borne diseases could rise by up to 30% in India over the next decade," warns climate specialist Dr. Ravi Singh.
Did You Know?: Only about 30% of Indian industries have fully treated their effluents since 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Will small towns also be required to install STPs?

A: Yes, the proposal covers all urban local bodies regardless of size, mandating wastewater treatment facilities.

Q2: Who will fund the pilot project on the Kabini River?

A: Funding is expected to come from both central and state governments under the national water policy framework.