Pollution in Hindon River:
The Hindon River, a rain-fed Yamuna tributary, has turned into a drain of untreated waste, symbolising environmental degradation and endangering communities along its industrial belt in Western Uttar Pradesh.The Hindon River originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh and flows through the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh, covering 400 km before joining the Yamuna in Noida.The river’s major tributaries include: Kali (West) River and Krishni River.The Hindon River supported agriculture and fisheries in Western Uttar Pradesh. However industrialization and urbanization have destroyed its ecological balance.
