NMCG organises ‘Ganga Utsav’ to help foster deep connections between people, rivers

Nov 05, 2023

New Delhi, November 05 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organised the 7th edition of Ganga Utsav on November 04 which was inaugurated by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti in the presence of G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG. As part of the celebration, a diverse range of activities were organized to foster a deeper connection between people and rivers, as well as to raise awareness about river rejuvenation. Addressing the gathering, Debashree Mukherjee expressed that the Ganga is not merely a river but a profound emotion that resonates with everyone. She expressed her satisfaction in witnessing the remarkable progress in the Ganga rejuvenation efforts, especially in collaboration with the new generation. Debashree Mukherjee also said, "Everybody should clean rivers to conserve aquatic life and make it a national movement. Beyond keeping the water clean, people should unite to preserve the habitats of the animals, as all of them have specific habits and needs." Speaking on the pollution pressures, G. Asok Kumar said in particular to stop the flow of dirty water into the river. G. Asok Kumar also said, "Almost 37 crores worth of projects have been sanctioned and many of them have been completed. Almost 3000 million litres daily treatment capacity has been set up in the Ganga basin and the effects are prominent." Ganga Utsav 2023 was a vibrant fusion of music, dance, knowledge, culture, and dialogue.