AoL is disappointed with the decision taken by the NGT for damaging Yamuna floodplains during its World Culture Festival. We had said that the damage was caused to the floodplains and the NGT has upheld our plea. This is victory of river Yamuna. I hope a strong message will go across the country to those who are damaging the floodplains of the rivers. The expert panel had earlier told the NGT that an estimated Rs 42.02 crore would be required to restore Yamuna floodplains which was ravaged due to the cultural extravaganza.

Source: India Today December 07, 2017 13:52 UTC