Utkal univ seminar throws light on Gangua river's pollution
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Bhubaneswar: Utkal University has raised concern about the deteriorating condition of Gangua river. At a seminar organised by the history department on Saturday, experts and activists came together to discuss the river's alarming pollution levels and chart a roadmap for action.
The university decided to host a three-day exhibition featuring maps, photographs, historical records and documentary videos to deepen public understanding of the river's heritage and current crisis.
"Gangua river was once a sacred waterway flowing through Bhubaneswar, but now it has become a highly polluted waterway. The university's history department has resolved to take a leading role in research, documentation and awareness," said Sanjay Acharya, in-charge head of the history department at Utkal University.
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ormer vice-chancellor Binayak Rath presented his extensive research on the river and made an urgent call to address its ecological and public health crisis. Rath recounted his discovery of a neglected lake near the university entrance, which turned out to be a feeder stream to Gangua. "I traced 21 such streams, originating from areas like Bharatpur sanctuary and Ekamra Kanan lake, feeding the river," Rath said.
He compiled his recent book, "Gangua: The Heritage River of Ekamrakhetra," based on the findings of his research.
"We are planning to host a three-day exhibition on the Gangua river with the help of the university. The event will feature detailed maps, photographs, historical references and documentary videos to provide a comprehensive understanding of the river's past, present, and endangered future," said Rath.
The seminar concluded with an urgent need for collaboration among BMC, water management organisations, corporates and academic institutions to restore the river.
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