List of River Rejuvenation Projects in India
- Namami Gange Programme: Launched in 2014, this is one of the most ambitious river rejuvenation projects in India, focusing on the Ganges River and its tributaries. It aims to reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable use of the river’s resources.
- Yamuna Action Plan (YAP): Implemented to clean up the Yamuna River, especially in Delhi, the YAP involves various pollution control measures, sewage treatment plants, and riverfront development projects.
- National River Conservation Plan (NRCP): This program, initiated by the Government of India, aims to clean up major rivers across the country by funding pollution abatement projects, sewage treatment plants, and solid waste management systems.
- Clean Kaveri Initiative: Focused on the Kaveri River, this project aims to improve water quality, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable water management practices in the region.
- Brahmaputra River Rejuvenation Project: Addressing issues such as erosion, sedimentation, and pollution in the Brahmaputra River basin, this project aims to enhance the resilience of communities living along the river.
- Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project: This project in Ahmedabad aims to rejuvenate the Sabarmati River by developing riverfront promenades, parks, and recreational spaces while also implementing measures for flood control and water conservation.
- Gomti Riverfront Development Project: Launched in Lucknow, this project focuses on rejuvenating the Gomti River by improving water quality, developing riverfront spaces, and controlling pollution.
- Krishna River Rejuvenation Project: Aimed at restoring the ecological balance of the Krishna River, this project involves measures such as afforestation, soil conservation, and sustainable water management practices.
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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