The Punjab government has launched a project to protect water bodies from pollution. 📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways: The Punjab government has started measures to protect the rivers, canals and natural water bodies of the province from pollution after the a. 15 automatic monitoring stations have been set up to monitor water quality on different rivers, barrages of the province, where 14 different. Noor Ahmed, in-charge of the Environmental Monitoring Center established under the Department of Environmental Protection, Punjab, while tal. The Punjab government has started measures to protect the rivers, canals and natural water bodies of the province from pollution after the air pollution. 15 automatic monitoring stations have been set up to monitor water quality on different rivers, barrages of the province, where 14 different water standards are being analyzed every hour. Preparations are also being made to release the Water Quality Index along with continuous monitoring of water quality through this system. Noor Ahmed, in-charge of the Environmental Monitoring Center established under the Department of Environmental Protection, Punjab, while talking to Express News, said that just as the air quality index is issued to measure air pollution, the index related to water quality will also be issued regularly. This initiative will help to assess the level of pollution in rivers and its causes on a scientific basis. He said that monitoring stations have been established near the confluence of Ravi Siphon and Hudiara Drain on Ravi River, while water quality monitoring is being done at various places including Head Marala, Khanki and Head Trimum on Chenab River and Kala Bagh on Indus River. Changes in pollution levels will be evaluated with the help of data obtained from stations installed at different places of the rivers. Official Wire Source & Legal Disclaimer Read ▼ 📰 Official Source & Legal Provenance: Express News Documented Wire Record Editorial & Legal Notice: Ingested and verified from official journalistic wire (Express News) under applicable press regulations. Full primary documentary sources are permanently archived.