Prayagraj, January 8: The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several measures to ensure the purity of the Ganga during Maha Kumbh 2025, with 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) already operational in Prayagraj to provide devotees with clean water, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, January 2: The Niranjana (Phalgu) river has its special place in the cultural and religious heritage of India. This river, which originates from Chatra in Jharkhand and flows through Gaya in Bihar, is not just a stream of water but is a symbol of spiritual faith and cultural identity for the followers of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. But with time, due to decreasing water flow, pollution, siltation, and encroachment, this holy river is now facing an environmental crisis. Today this river is losing its natural purity and uninterrupted flow, said an official statement from the Ministry of Jal Shakti.