Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a comprehensive river revival program targeting 75 small rivers and tributaries, involving premier technical institutes like IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU, and IIT Roorkee. These institutions are developing customised revival plans considering geographical, ecological and social parameters. The multi-departmental effort represents one of India's most systematic attempts at aquatic ecosystem restoration, combining scientific expertise with coordinated governmental action. This large-scale environmental intervention underscores UP's commitment to water resource management, particularly focusing on smaller water bodies that are crucial for rural water security but often overlooked in conservation programs.