Key Facts about Chakki River

About Chakki River:

• It is one of the tributaries of the Beas River.
• It flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and merges with the Beas near Pathankot, Punjab.
• It is fed by snow and rain in the Dhauladhar mountains (part of a lesser Himalayan chain of mountains). 
• Unregulated sand mining has been a major ecological issue, degrading the riverbed and banks.

Key Facts about Beas River:

• It is a river in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab states, northwestern India.
• It is one of the five rivers that give the Punjab (“Five Rivers”) its name.
• The ancient Indians and the Hyphasis by the ancient Greeks called the river Arjiki or Vipas.
• Course:
  • Origin: The river originates in the Rohtang Pass of the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh in India at a height of 13,050 feet.
  • It flows for a length of 290 miles (470 km) before uniting with the Sutlej River at Harike Pattan south of Amritsar in Punjab.
  • Finally, the river drains its water into the Arabian Sea.
• Major Tributaries: The major tributaries of the Beas River are Bain, Banganga, Luni, and Uhal, along with Banner, Chakki, Gaj, Harla, Mamuni, Parvati, Patlikuhlal, Sainj, Suketi, and Tirthan.
• The Beas forms the world-famous valleys of Kullu and Kangra.

Q1: What is the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.

News: Stone crushers have altered course of river, NGT told