National Green Tribunal Orders Removal of Invasive Water Hyacinth from Dhanauri Wetlands

The National Green Tribunal has directed the concerned authorities to remove the invasive species of water hyacinth from Dhanauri wetlands in Uttar Pradesh. The tribunal was hearing a plea regarding the declaration of the wetlands as a Ramsar site. The matter has been posted for further proceedings on January 7.

The National Green Tribunal has mandated that authorities remove the invasive water hyacinth species from the Dhanauri wetlands in Uttar Pradesh.

During a hearing concerning the proposal to designate Dhanauri wetlands as a Ramsar site, the tribunal noted that the wetlands were significantly affected by the invasive species.

The bench, which included Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, emphasized the directive for state authorities to address the issue, noting that further discussions are set for January 7.