Mahakumbh to shine with over 40,000 rechargeable bulbs
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install over 40,000 rechargeable bulbs across the entire Mahakumbh fair area in Prayagraj, ensuring 24/7 illumination.
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install over 40,000 rechargeable bulbs across the entire Mahakumbh fair area in Prayagraj, ensuring 24/7 illumination.
The National Green Tribunal(NGL) has ordered Uttarakhand government to stop building material mining on the banks of river Ganga in Rishikesh following reports of illegal mining in the guise of desilting riverbed following monsoon floods.
The Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken a significant project for the renovation of the ghats in Prayagraj, aiming to transform them into vibrant, modernised spaces reminiscent of the famous ghats in Kashi.
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved nine projects worth Rs 265 crore during its 56th Executive Committee meeting held here.
A teenager was successfully rescued from the Ganga river after the car he was in rolled into the river at Nimtala ghat near the Bhutnath temple on Sunday morning.
The water level in the Ganga river increases during the monsoon season. The SDRF officials are conducting a rescue operation.
Moving a step further from the initiative launched in this regard during its first term, the government seeks to encourage organic farming within a radius of 10 km on both the banks in 27 districts through which the Ganga passes in the state.
In the plea, it was alleged that the State authorities concerned have failed to take necessary steps for enforcement of the order of this Tribunal.
A forest official said on Tuesday that the primary goal is to encourage villagers to participate in the exercise and also develop an alternate source of income as well.
The 'Ghat Pe Haat' will be part of Arth Ganga that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in 2019. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has six verticals, of which natural farming/organic farming.
