Hindon River Overview

Geographical Details

• Tributary: A significant tributary of the Yamuna River.
• Source: Originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur District, Uttar Pradesh.
• Course:
  • Travels ~400 km through the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh.
  • Merges with the Yamuna River in Noida.
• Main Tributaries:
  • Kali (West) River
  • Krishni River

Dependence on Rainfall

• Relies primarily on rainfall for water flow.

Pollution Concerns

1. Sources of Pollution:
   • Urban effluents.
   • Agricultural runoff.
   • Untreated industrial wastes.
2. Pollution Levels:
   • Identified as one of the most polluted rivers in the Ganga basin.
   • The untreated discharge of wastes has degraded its quality severely.
3. 2015 CPCB Report:
   • The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) declared the Hindon a ‘dead river’.
   • Pollution levels have made the river unfit even for bathing in several sections.

Environmental Impact

• High pollution levels affect aquatic ecosystems and water usability for agricultural and domestic purposes.
• Restoration and pollution control measures are critical for reviving the Hindon River and mitigating its environmental impact