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UP revives 50 rivers through joint efforts

Lucknow: Aimed at water conservation and sustainability, the state govt's project to revive rivers has seen 50 rivers, spanning 3,363 km, rejuvenated through the combined efforts of the govt and locals. Driven by the Namami Gange programme and sustained through the local workforce under MNREGA, the project focused on small rivers and streams in gram panchayats to benefit the population around these river bodies. A govt spokesperson said that the govt managed to revive small rivers and streams across 1,011 gram panchayats. "These water bodies were not only cleaned but also restored to their natural flow, leading to a noticeable rise in groundwater levels and easing water scarcity for local farmers," the official said. The govt has identified another 86 projects for river cleaning, deepening, embankment construction, plantation, stream restoration, and watershed development, which will be taken up under MNREGA. The govt has also initiated a greening project aimed at preventing soil erosion and strengthening embankments. As part of this, the govt carried out plantations at 894 locations along the banks of these rivers. It also built and strengthened 3,388 ponds, increasing water storage capacity in rural areas and helping farmers, livestock, etc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en James Craik (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo "The revival of rivers has not only improved the environment but also restored the significance of cultural and religious sites near these water bodies. People are now more aware of the importance of water conservation and are actively participating in local efforts. This initiative by the state govt has emerged as an effective strategy to address water scarcity, create rural employment, and sustain ecological balance in UP," the official added.