Ishan river revival benefits 44 UP villages
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The project to revive the river was undertaken by State Clean Ganga Mission, Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department. Etah district magistrate Prem Ranjan Singh said revival of the 57 km-long river benefited farmers in 44 village panchayats. Locals were employed under MNREGA to carry out works like the excavation of ponds, desilting, and plantations.
Ishan enters Etah district from Nagla Godi village in Nidhauli Kalan development block.
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