Narmada, Indore's Lifeline, Polluted in Khargone: Drains Dump Waste Directly

• Indore faced contaminated water deaths, yet its Narmada supply from Khargone is severely polluted.
• In Mandleshwar, Khargone, untreated city drains directly discharge sewage into the Narmada River.
• The local18 team found multiple large and small drains polluting the river, hurting devotees' faith.
• Locals report worsening conditions, with administration failing to stop sewage or clean banks effectively.
• Mandleshwar Municipality CMO Sanjay Rawal states a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is 75% complete, expected in 2-3 months.

Why It Matters: Narmada, vital for Indore, faces severe pollution in Khargone from untreated sewage; STP project underway.