NMCG holds “Ganga Utsav 2021” to spread awareness about Ganga rejuvenation

Nov 01, 2021

New Delhi, Oct. 01, 2021, (ANI): “Ganga Utsav 2021” is being organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga to mark the anniversary of Ganga being declared as the “National River”. The fifth edition of the three-day long Ganga Utsav is being considered as a ‘River Festival’ celebrating rivers across the Ganga Basin and involving more than 150 districts across the country. This year the effort will be to take the experience of celebration of Ganga Utsav 2021 to the various river basins in India and promote the celebration of River Festival – 2021. This inaugural day of the event was graced by Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The event witnessed the launch of CLAP (Continuous Learning and Activity Portal). This interactive portal is working towards initiating conversations and action around the rivers in India. The Portal is also a platform to facilitate debates and discussions and express ideas on various issues pertaining to the environment, water bodies and rivers. Several books dedicated to Ganga were also launched at the event. They include Ganga of the Past, Guide to Safe Rescue and Release of Stranded Gangetic Dolphins. Poems compilations on Ganga by Pragya Tiwari were also launched during the event. Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal mesmerized the audiences with her devotional songs dedicated to river Ganga. River Ganga has significant economic, environmental and cultural values in India. The National Mission for Clean Ganga has been working extensively to rejuvenate and keep the river clean.