Varanasi: An action plan for the revival of the Lauwa river in Sonbhadra district was presented at the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, on the occasion of World Rivers Day.
He also highlighted the organisation’s work through its 15 key dimensions for Ganga conservation. Programme convener Prof.Prabhat Kumar Singh of the civil engineering department introduced the theme of the event, while Prof Vikas Kumar Dubey of the sustainable development sector shared details of project-based work.
The presentation was held under the “One River, One Initiative” programme of the State Clean Ganga Mission, Lucknow. Choudhary said the Central and Uttar Pradesh govts are working together to ensure the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of the Ganga and its tributaries. He said the state govt is taking result-oriented steps under the “One District, One River” initiative and urged people to actively support the mission. Ganga Samagra national president Amarendra Kumar Singh said the goal of a clean and uninterrupted Ganga cannot be achieved without cleaning its tributaries and restoring their natural flow. IIT-BHU Dean Prof Rajesh Kumar said the cleanliness and uninterrupted flow of the Ganga and its tributaries are essential for humanity’s welfare.
Selected district project officers from across Uttar Pradesh presented river revival plans for their respective districts. Union minister of state for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary honoured Gautam with a certificate for his participation.