Bengal Environmentalists to Evaluate Ganga's Kolkata Segment
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Synopsis
An environmental group in Kolkata, named Morning Walker's Guild of Rabindra Sarobar, is set to document the current status of the Heritage Ganga and its ghats from Outram to Dakshineswar-Belur on February 9. This initiative aims to provide insights for the conservation of this culturally significant water body.
Key Takeaways
- Environmental assessment of the Ganga in Kolkata.
- Expedition scheduled for February 9.
- Documenting findings through photos and videos.
- Report submission to both Union and West Bengal governments.
- Part of the larger Namami Gange Programme.
Kolkata, Jan 25 (NationPress) An organization of environmental advocates based in Kolkata, known as Morning Walker's Guild of Rabindra Sarobar, has launched a distinctive effort to monitor and document the current condition of the Heritage Ganga and its ghats (concrete banks) along the stretch from Outram to Dakshineswar-Belur in Kolkata.
Rabindra Sarobar, commonly referred to as Dhakuria Lake, is the largest artificial lake in South Kolkata, cherished by environmentalists and activists alike.
The group's convenor, Somendra Mohan Ghosh, a respected green technologist and environmentalist in the city, informed IANS that this expedition is scheduled for February 9, aiming to evaluate the current state of the river and its concrete banks, locally termed as ghats, within the Kolkata stretch.
“This initiative will yield crucial insights into the environmental and conservation actions needed to safeguard this revered and culturally important water body,” Ghosh remarked. He further noted that the findings from the expedition will be shared with the public, including video footage and photographs of the event.
“A detailed report will be submitted to relevant authorities at both the Union and the West Bengal government to ensure they can take necessary measures,” Ghosh added.
The expedition has been aptly named ‘Kolkatar Ganga Ghater Golpo’ (The tale of Concrete River Banks of Ganges in Kolkata).
This initiative is considered particularly important as the restoration of Kolkata's iconic Adi Ganga, also known as Gobindapur Creek and Tolly's Canal, is set to commence shortly.
The restoration is part of the Namami Gange Programme, an integrated conservation mission under the National Mission of Clean Ganga, aiming to effectively reduce pollution, conserve, and rejuvenate the River Ganga.
The Adi Ganga restoration project is the second largest under the Namami Gange Programme. Historically, it was a branch of the Hooghly River flowing through the Kolkata region, serving as its primary channel between the 15th and 17th centuries.
According to state government sources, a total of Rs 753 crore has been allocated for this project, which involves dredging over 15.5 kilometers.
