Environment & Ecology
River Systems
River Systems articles for UPSC exam preparation under Environment & Ecology.
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Articles on River Systems
Protest Against Ken-Betwa Linking Project
Context Protests against the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project (KBLP), highlighting tensions over the implementation of the river interlinking project. About River Interlinking in India Historical Context: The concept of interlinking rivers dates back to the 19th century, with Sir Arthur Cotton’s designs for irrigation dams in the Godavari and Krishna river valleys. Over the years, this idea evolved, with notable contributions from engineers like M Visvesvaraya, KL Rao, and Captain Dinshaw J Dastu
NMCG Approves Annual Master Plan to Promote River-Sensitive Urban Planning Under RCA
Context The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved the annual master plan under the River Cities Alliance (RCA) to chart a roadmap of initiatives to be undertaken across the year. About As per the Jal Shakti Ministry, the plan focuses on integrating river-sensitive urban planning within India’s growing cities. It encompasses a series of capacity-building programs, knowledge exchange platforms, development of technical tools, expert guidance, and thematic case studies.