River Rejuvenation Projects in India
India has launched several river rejuvenation projects to restore the ecological health of its rivers, focusing on cleaning, pollution control, and ensuring sustainable water flow. Notable projects include the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for cleaning major rivers, the Namami Gange Programme aimed at the Ganges, and efforts for the Yamuna, Godavari, and Krishna rivers. These initiatives involve sewage treatment, riverfront development, biodiversity conservation, and public awareness campaigns to reduce pollution and revive the rivers’ natural flow and cleanliness.
River Rejuvenation Projects in India
River rejuvenation Projects often aim to restore the health and functionality of rivers that have been deteriorated by human activities such as pollution, damming, deforestation, and urbanization. These initiatives seek to improve water quality, increase aquatic ecosystems, restore natural flow patterns, and lessen the effects of flooding.
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC ) has proposed the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers across the country. They released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on river rejuvenation. Rivers include Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Luni, Narmada, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri.
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