TOI River Dialogues: A collective call to revitalize Uttar Pradesh's rivers
In Uttar Pradesh, where rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Gomti, and many others have nurtured life, spirituality and culture for centuries, there is the growing need to restore and protect their vitality. To spark meaningful conversations and action around river revival and conservation, Times of India presents TOI River Dialogues, a thought-provoking series of discussions bringing together experts, policymakers, community leaders, and citizens.
TOI River Dialogues
will be held on April 28 in Lucknow.
Through this initiative, TOI aims to explore challenges, share success stories, and chart a collective path forward for the revival and sustainable management of Uttar Pradesh's rivers—ensuring they continue to flow clean and free for generations to come.
Prasad Sanyal, business head, Times Internet, said, 'Rivers are not just natural resources, but lifelines that sustain civilizations. Through TOI River Dialogues, we aim to inspire collective responsibility and drive actionable solutions for the revival and long-term conservation of our rivers.'
Let's take a look at the insightful sessions at TOI River Dialogues that will begin with an opening address by Pravin Kumar, resident editor, Times of India, Lucknow.
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In his keynote speech, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak will reaffirm the state's unwavering commitment to revitalizing its rivers.
The panel on 'Reviving Our Rivers: The Road to Sustainability and the Legacy of Maha Kumbh 2025' will feature an esteemed lineup of speakers including Anuj Kumar Jha (IAS, secretary, urban development department, government of UP), Raman Kant (president, Bhartiya Nadi Parishad & Riverman of India), Rajendra Singh (environmentalist & water man of India), and Dr. Raj Shekhar (project director, state mission for Clean Ganga, UP).
Kundan Kishore (head-business development and M&A, Adani Group), Ganesh Thorat (CEO, Naam Foundation), Vinod Tare (professor & founding head, cGanga, IIT Kanpur), and Dr Pritam Ranjan (professor, IIM Indore) will explore how public-private partnerships can drive impactful and lasting river conservation efforts.
Anurag Srivastava, ACS, Namami Gange & rural water supply department, Uttar Pradesh, will join for a fireside chat on 'Revitalising Rivers: A Collective Responsibility'.
The event will culminate with a closing address by Swatantra Dev Singh, Jal Shakti minister, Uttar Pradesh.
You can watch TOI River Dialogues live on April 28, starting 11 AM on this link
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-mastery/toi-river-dialogues
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