The N-Choe is a seasonal stream (the word "choe" means stream in Punjabi) that originates in Chandigarh, India and runs across the Leisure Valley to Kajheri, Mohali (now known as Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) 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 in Chandigarh, which include Sukhna Choe in the East and Patiala Ki Rao in the West. The Choe Nala originates at sector 29 in Chandigarh, Punjab.[2]
| N-Choe stream | |
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| Nickname(s) | Naalaa Stadium Wala Naalaa Ataawa choe |
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| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 30°43′28″N 76°44′03″E / 30.7245435°N 76.7342077°E |
It is known as Ataawa choe among locals.
Route
editChandigarh
editThe N-choe originates near the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Sector 1, Chandigarh. It then flows through Bougainvillea Park in Sector 3, Leisure Valley Park in Sector 10, Rose Garden and Shanti Kunj Garden in Sector 16. Finally, it passes through Sectors 23, 36, 42, and 53, before reaching its confluence point near village Kajheri in Sector 52 and Burail Jail in Sector 51[citation needed]
Mohali
editFrom sector 51 in Chandigarh, N Choe enters Mohali and goes through the sectors 62, 63 Phase 9, 67, 81 and reaches the Chilla Manauli village. The stream then flows towards Patiala district and enters the Ghaggar river in Haryana.[3]
Pollution
editOn 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 were 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
edit- ^ N-choe: Stream of filth: The Tribune 5 April 2010
- ^ chandigarh.gov.in: Geology of Chandigarh
- ^ N-Choe continues to raise a stink in sector 67: Hindustan Times, 6 Oct 2012
- ^ 'Effluent discharge in N-Choe beyond permissible limit': Times of India, 31 July 2010
- ^ Untreated sewage being discharged in N-choe, admits GMADA in RTI reply: Indian Express, 05/2010