Rejuvenating Ganga in Uttarakhand

Jan 31, 2020

Chamoli / Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Jan 31 (ANI): The town of Chamoli, at an altitude of 4,600 feet above sea level, is set amidst astounding scenic beauty. The adjoining Garhwal Himalayas and the Alaknanda River give it a heavenly appearance. This beauty, however, places greater responsibility on those in charge to maintain its pristine character. It is absolutely essential to keep the river clean as it is one of the two headstreams of the Ganga River. Keeping in view the terrain and the localities, many STPs with low capacities have either been built or are under construction in the region. The NMCG is also laying emphasis on the development of ghats and riverfronts in Uttarakhand to cater to a large number of tourists and devotees. Many project goals have been met and remaining are on the verge of completion. Along with the projects undertaken by NMCG, efforts are being made to involve the people of Uttarakhand in cleaning the Ganga through various awareness programs. The hard work has paid off. Now, there is not only a tangible change in the state but also the people are motivated to work for a cleaner Ganga.