The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all states and union territories to nominate a nodal agency in view of not taking adequate steps for conservation of water bodies. The nodal agency will submit reports from time to time to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Secretary of the Ministry of Water Power. The NGT directed that the Nodal Agency designated under the supervision of the Chief Secretaries of the States / Union Territories may hold their meeting by 31 January 2021 and plan the steps to be taken. At the same time, instructions will also be given