60 polluted river stretches in the northeast: Report
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According to the latest State of India’s Environment report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recognised 60 polluted river stretches based on biochemical oxygen demand in different northeastern states. The 300-page report is an annual statement on the state of affairs in the environment and development sectors. More than 350 polluted stretches have been identified across the country by the CPCB.