The Vaigai and Thamirabarani rivers, both crucial to Tamil civilization and with settlements along their banks dating back over 2,000 years, are currently facing significant pollution issues that necessitate urgent legal and environmental intervention. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has been actively addressing these issues through public interest litigation, particularly focusing on the Thamirabarani river. In March 2024, the court directed local authorities to prevent sewage discharge into the river and to conduct inspections of identified pollution points while also renovating mandapams and padithurais along the riverbanks.…
Read MoreIt is Time to Rejuvenate Vaigai and Tamirabharani as they face Serious and Alarming Pollution Issues
