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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM inspects ghats as Ganga's water level rises
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited the JP Ganga Path by road and took stock of the rising water levels of the Ganges River alongside the state capital. During the inspection, the CM inspected the rising water levels from Kangan Ghat in Patna Sahib to Nasriganj Ghat in Danapur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He asked the officials to remain fully alert in the areas along the Ganga and always stay prepared to handle any emergency. After inspecting the rising water levels of the river from the LCT Ghat on the JP Ganga Path, Nitish reached the NIT Ghat, where he gathered information from officials about the current situation of the water levels and the people living alongside the river's southern bank. From the NIT Ghat, the CM travelled via JP Ganga Path to Kangan Ghat, then to Digha Ghat, and finally to Nasriganj Ghat in Danapur to assess the rising water levels of the Ganga. During the inspection, the CM emphasised the continuous review of the conditions in the riverine areas of the Ganga, especially the lower regions, and to take necessary action immediately if needed to prevent any damage. "An increase in the water level of the Ganga has been recorded at several places, including Nasriganj Ghat and Gandhi Ghat, and the river's current is very strong," a communique issued by the chief minister's office (CMO) said. Earlier, Nitish inspected the park being developed by the department of environment, forest, and climate change (DoEFCC) on the JP Ganga Path. During the inspection, officials informed the CM that the park is 500 meters long and is located between LCT Ghat and Kurji Ghat. "This park is part of the Patna Smart City project and is being developed as a picnic spot. Its aim is to make the JP Ganga Path more scenic and appealing," officials told the CM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nitish instructed the officials to ensure that the park, situated along the banks of the Ganga, is developed with the safety and convenience of the public in mind. "The development of the park on the JP Ganga Path will enhance greenery and provide a place for visitors to spend time with their families," Nitish said and asked officials to complete the project at the earliest.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Target to plant 5 cr saplings in current fiscal: CM
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the state-level 'Van Mahotsav-2025', organised by the department of environment, forest and climate change (DoEFCC) by planting a mango sapling at his official residence on 1, Anne Marg premises. On this occasion, the CM appealed to people to contribute to this campaign by planting saplings on their premises and surroundings. "A target has been set to plant 5 crore saplings in the financial year 2025-26 and full preparations for this plantation campaign have been completed. Over the next three months, large-scale sapling plantations will be conducted throughout the state," he said. "The initiative involves saplings planting by the DoEFCC, rural development department, Jeevika groups, horticulture department, various organisations, departments, non-governmental organisations, and various social clubs," a communique issued by the chief minister's office (CMO) said. With the forward-thinking vision of the CM and the goal of increasing green cover, the state govt launched 'Hariyali Mission' in 2012, leading to large-scale sapling plantation across the state in mission mode. "As a result, the state's green cover reached 15.05%. The target is to increase the green cover to 17% by 2028," the CMO said. Initiated by Nitish, the "Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan" began in 2019 across the state. "This campaign aims to raise public awareness about tree planting, water conservation, and environmental protection, encouraging their participation in sapling planting and increasing farmers' income through agroforestry. Additionally, fruit-bearing plants are being provided free of charge to the women of self-help groups and residents of villages near forests," the CMO said. Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, water resources and parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, DoEFCC minister Sunil Kumar and senior officials were present on the occasion.
