Ganga Amantran Abhiyan 2019 (Ganga rafting expedition)

The Ganga Amantran Abhiyan was a month-long rafting and kayaking expedition that took place in India from October to November 2019. The expedition covered a distance of over 2500 kilometers, from Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal. The goal of the expedition was to spread awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River and to promote river rejuvenation and water conservation.

See also – GANGA AAMANTRAN ABHIYAN EXPEDITION DIARY 2019

Ganga Amantran Abhiyan: A 2500-km rafting expedition to spread awareness about river rejuvenatio

The expedition was organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), a government agency responsible for the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River. The NMCG partnered with the Indian Armed Forces, NDRF Team, the Wildlife Institute of India, and the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research to conduct the expedition.

The expedition team consisted of nine members, including swimmers, rafters, and experts from the three partner organizations. The team started their journey at Devprayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, and traveled downstream along the Ganga River. Along the way, they stopped at 34 different locations to conduct public awareness campaigns, clean up riverbanks, and collect water samples for testing.

The expedition team also interacted with local communities and stakeholders to learn about their concerns about the Ganga River. They heard stories about how the river has been polluted and degraded over the years, and they saw firsthand the impact that this pollution has had on the environment and on people’s lives.

The Ganga Amantran Abhiyan was a successful initiative that raised awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River and promoted river rejuvenation and water conservation. The expedition team’s efforts helped to connect people to the river and to inspire them to take action to protect it.

Some of the key outcomes of the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan:

• The expedition team raised awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River to over 1 million people.
• The team conducted over 1000 clean-up drives along the riverbank.
• The team collected over 1000 water samples for testing.
• The team interacted with over 1000 local communities and stakeholders.
• The expedition team’s efforts helped to inspire people to take action to protect the Ganga River.

The Ganga Amantran Abhiyan was a significant milestone in the NMCG’s efforts to clean up and rejuvenate the Ganga River. The expedition team’s efforts helped to raise awareness about the challenges facing the river and inspired people to take action to protect it. The NMCG is committed to continuing its work to clean up the Ganga River and to make it a healthy and sustainable river for future generations.

Some ways you can help to protect the Ganga River:

• Reduce your use of single-use plastics.
• Dispose of waste properly.
• Educate others about the importance of river conservation.
• Support organizations that are working to protect the Ganga River.
• Every little bit helps! By working together, we can make a difference in the health of the Ganga River.

CSIR-IITR’s role in the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan 2019

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) was one of the partners in the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan, a month-long rafting and kayaking expedition that took place in India from October to November 2019. The goal of the expedition was to spread awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River and to promote river rejuvenation and water conservation.

CSIR-IITR’s role in the expedition was to provide scientific support and expertise. The institute’s scientists conducted water quality testing along the route of the expedition, and they also provided training to the expedition team on how to collect and handle water samples. CSIR-IITR also developed a multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the Ganga River and its challenges.

The expedition team visited 34 different locations along the Ganga River, and they conducted public awareness campaigns at each location. They also interacted with local communities and stakeholders to learn about their concerns about the river. The expedition team’s efforts helped to raise awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River to over 1 million people.

CSIR-IITR’s participation in the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan was a valuable contribution to the effort to clean up and rejuvenate the Ganga River. The institute’s scientists provided valuable scientific data and expertise, and they also helped to raise awareness about the river’s challenges. CSIR-IITR is committed to continuing its work to support the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan and other initiatives to protect the Ganga River.

CSIR-IITR contributed to the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan:

• Conducted water quality testing along the route of the expedition.
• Provided training to the expedition team on how to collect and handle water samples.
• Developed a multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the Ganga River and its challenges.
• Participated in public awareness campaigns at 34 different locations along the Ganga River.
• Met with local communities and stakeholders to learn about their concerns about the Ganga River.
• Helped to raise awareness about the challenges facing the Ganga River to over 1 million people.

CSIR Prouds

CSIR-IITR is proud of its participation in the Ganga Amantran Abhiyan, and the institute is committed to continuing its work to support the Ganga River and its conservation.