N Choe

The N-Choe is a seasonal stream (the word "choe" means stream in Punjabi) that originates in Chandigarh, Punjab and runs across the Leisure Valley to Kajheri, Mohali (now known as Ajitgarh) Punjab, India, and later merges into the Ghaggar River.[1] The stream runs across Leisure Valley and the PCA Cricket Stadium. It is one of the seasonal rivulets amongst others in Chandigarh, which include Sukhna Choe in the East and Patiala Ki Rao in the West. The Choe Nala initiates at Sector 29 in Chandigarh, Punjab.[2]

It is known as Naalaa, Stadium Wala Naalaa or Ataawa choe among locals.

Route

The N-choe originates near Punjab Civil Secretariat in Sector 2, Chandigarh and passes Rose Garden, through sectors 16, 23, 36, 41, 42 to village Kajheri. It then flows to Mohali Burail Jail and on to Phase 9, PCA Stadium, Sector 66, 67, and to the Chilla and Mohali villages. The stream then flows towards Patiala district and enters the Ghaggar river in Haryana.[3]

Pollution

On 31 July 2010, Punjab Pollution Control Board reported that effluents discharged in N-Choe from Chandigarh were beyond the permissible limit. The analysis revealed that pollution levels such as BOD-150 mg/1 and COD 320 mg/1 was found to be more than the permissible limit of 30 mg/1 and 250 mg/1, respectively.[4] Mohali residents complained that the N-choe was not properly protected and that sewage was found in the water.[5]

References

  1. ↑ N-choe: Stream of filth: Retrieved, The Tribune 5 April 2010
  2. ↑ chandigarh.gov.in: Geology of Chandigarh
  3. ↑ N-Choe continues to raise a stink in sector 67: Retrieved Hindustan Times, 6 Oct 2012
  4. ↑ 'Effluent discharge in N-Choe beyond permissible limit': Retrieved Times of India, 31 July 2010
  5. ↑ Untreated sewage being discharged in N-choe, admits GMADA in RTI reply:Retrieved Indian Express, 05/2010


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