NGT hits out at Centre over Art of Living event

The Ministry of Water Resources informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) today that it has not granted permission for ‘World Cultural Festival’ scheduled from March 11 to 13. The event is organised by Art of Living foundation.

NGT pulled up the Ministry of Environment & Forests for not filing affidavit as asked by it regarding environment clearances. The NGT also asked Delhi



Pollution Control Committee if it can allow putting enzymes in river Yamuna without examination.

The NGT asked Centre, Delhi govt, DDA if any environment impact assessment was carried out regarding preparation & consequential effects of AOL event.

Delhi govt informed NGT that CPWD has asked AOL to build a separate stage for PM due to issues over structural safety.