Revitalizing Rivers: Jal Shakti Ministry's Scientific Push for Ecological Sustainability
Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil urged the acceleration of environmental flow studies to improve ecological and economic sustainability. He emphasized the necessity for thorough assessments to enhance current water management systems and protect endangered river ecosystems, focusing particularly on the overused and polluted Yamuna River.
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In a decisive move towards sustainable water management, Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil on Thursday directed officials to expedite the ongoing studies on environmental flows, a critical initiative for achieving long-term ecological and economic health.
Patil, while leading a high-level meeting, emphasized the need to reassess existing frameworks, especially the 2018 Environmental Flow Notification, to better safeguard river ecosystems such as the Ganga and its tributaries from threats like overuse and pollution.
Efforts under the National Mission for Clean Ganga have seen several scientific inquiries approved, with renowned institutions tasked with evaluating various river systems. Patil underscored the importance of timely evaluations to align efforts with ecological preservation goals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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