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@article{183314,
        author = {Prof. Md Rahmatullah and Ameena Syed},
        title = {Advancing Consumer Rights to Clean Water through Environmental Human Rights: A Case Study of Yamuna River Pollution},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1190-1195},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183314},
        abstract = {Access to clean water is both a consumer right and a fundamental human right, yet millions in India face acute water insecurity due to environmental degradation. This paper examines the intersection of environmental human rights and consumer rights through the lens of Yamuna River pollution, with a particular focus on the Agra region. It begins by exploring the theoretical foundations of environmental human rights and the global legal instruments that recognize clean water as an essential entitlement. The study then contextualizes consumer rights in India, particularly the right to safe and clean water, and links them to broader environmental protections. Through an analysis of pollution sources—domestic wastewater and agricultural runoff—the paper highlights the severe ecological and public health consequences of Yamuna’s degradation. The socio-economic impact on local communities is assessed, with emphasis on environmental justice concerns and grassroots advocacy efforts. The Agra case study offers insights into pollution trends, community responses, and the effectiveness of current interventions. Finally, the paper proposes actionable policy recommendations to strengthen legal frameworks, enhance community engagement, and reinforce the protection of water as both an environmental and consumer right.},
        keywords = {Clean Water, Fundamental Human Right, Environmental Degradation, Yamuna’s Degradation, Legal Frameworks},
        month = {August},
        }