Open Access Research Article
RECLAIMING THE RIVERFRONT: A CITIZEN-CENTRIC, DECENTRALIZED PROPOSAL FOR POLLUTION MITIGATION IN THE MULA-MUTHA RIVER SYSTEM
Abstract
Pune’s Mula-Mutha river system is facing an environmental crisis,
driven by aggressive urban growth, millions of liters of untreated municipal
sewage, and continuous industrial discharge. Grounded in the statutory duties
outlined in Articles 48A and 51A(g) of the Constitution alongside the Water Act
of 1974, this paper assesses the real-world condition of the river basin.
Drawing on direct field visits across heavily impacted urban stretches—such as
Vitthalwadi, Bund Garden, and open stormwater nullahs in Viman Nagar—this study
highlights the gaps in local administrative oversight. To tackle this, the
paper presents a citizen-centered, decentralized action plan that combines
ward-level wastewater treatment, biological filtration, and active community
monitoring. Ultimately, it offers a practical, community-driven roadmap for
reviving polluted urban waterways across Indian cities.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: MADHURA DEEPAK DEOKARRegistration ID: 1013361 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13361Year: Oct-2026 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 7 Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, India Page No.: 1169- 1186
Article Information
RECLAIMING THE RIVERFRONT: A CITIZEN-CENTRIC, DECENTRALIZED PROPOSAL FOR POLLUTION MITIGATION IN THE MULA-MUTHA RIVER SYSTEM
Authors: MADHURA DEEPAK DEOKAR
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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