Don't Touch Water Bodies Under Garb of Beautification, Supreme Court Tells Bihar Govt The recent directive from the Supreme Court to the Bihar government not to fill historic ponds under the guise of beautification has sparked a much needed debate about preserving India's water bodies.
The court's order to halt work on three lakes in Darbhanga as part of the "Beautification and Rejuvenation" project highlights the importance of recognizing the broader pattern of neglect that has led to the destruction of water bodies across India.
Filling historic ponds with soil and boulders may seem like a harmless way to create recreational spaces, but it represents a fundamental misunderstanding of what drives environmental degradation in India's cities.