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Maharashtra Commits to Sustainable River Development, Pankaja Munde Says
Maharashtra wants to develop while protecting the environment.
Pankaja Munde said the state cannot compromise on environmental goals.
The government has created a new group called the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority.
This group will work on cleaning and restoring polluted rivers.
It will also try to reduce pollution and manage river basins.
The plan includes 54 polluted river stretches.
These stretches are located across Maharashtra.
About Rs 2,000 crore is expected to be invested in the programme.
Pankaja Munde said Maharashtra cannot compromise on environmental protection while pursuing sustainable development.
The Maharashtra government approved the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority earlier this year.
The authority will restore polluted rivers, reduce contamination and manage river basins.
The programme covers 54 polluted river stretches across Maharashtra.
The river rejuvenation effort is expected to receive around Rs 2,000 crore, the highest number of stretches covered by any Indian state.
- Who
- Pankaja Munde and the Maharashtra government are associated with the sustainable development and river rejuvenation initiative.
- What
- The Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority will restore polluted rivers, reduce contamination and manage river basins.
- Where
- Across Maharashtra, covering 54 polluted river stretches.
- When
- The authority was approved earlier this year.
- Why
- To support sustainable development while protecting the environment and improving polluted rivers.
Key facts
- Authority
- Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA)
- Coverage
- 54 polluted river stretches
- Estimated investment
- Around Rs 2,000 crore
- Main objectives
- River restoration, contamination reduction and river-basin management
- State position
- Pankaja Munde said environmental protection cannot be compromised
- Comparative scope
- The programme covers the highest number of polluted river stretches among Indian states
Sources
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