River Conservation

September 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Central team to visit Bihar to assess flood situation: CM

A central team led by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar to assess the flood situation, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said. Choudhary, however, did not specify when the team will arrive in the state. He said the state government was making sustained efforts for a permanent solution to Bihar’s flood problem. The CM also stressed the need for river conservation, better water management and long-term flood-control measures. Around 49.67 lakh people across 15 districts –...

September 2, 2026 12:21 PM

From awareness to ownership: How Jan Ganga is turning river conservation into a people’s movement

For centuries, the Ganga has been closely intertwined with India’s civilisation, culture and everyday life. The river has sustained communities, supported livelihoods and shaped traditions across generations. But increasing urbanisation, pollution and unplanned development have placed growing pressure on its ecological health. Against this backdrop, the Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in 2014, has sought to approach the rejuvenation of the Ganga and its tributaries as a broader conserv...

September 26, 2025 10:28 PM

CR Patil inaugurates 6th Nadi Utsav, emphasizes multi-pronged river conservation strategy

Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil on Friday inaugurated the sixth edition of Nadi Utsav at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. Organised by the IGNCA under the Ministry of Culture, the three-day festival celebrates India’s rivers as lifelines of ecology, culture, and spirituality, bringing together scholars, artists, practitioners, and students for dialogue and reflection. In his inaugural address, Patil highlighted the importance of rivers in sustaining...