Nadi Utsav: The Living Rivers Renaissance A Nationwide Celebration of Water, Wisdom, and Well-being
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nadi Utsav is a trailblazing national movement to rejuvenate India’s rivers by weaving together spiritual reverence, ecological restoration, cultural renewal, and cutting-edge technology. Reimagining rivers as sacred, living entities, this annual festival galvanizes societal commitment to their sustainable stewardship. It uniquely merges legal frameworks, ecological science, artistic expression, and community action, uniting policymakers, scientists, spiritual leaders, artists, and local residents. Key initiatives include ambitious clean-up drives removing an estimated 10,000 tons of waste from 500 kilometers of river stretches, promoting sustainable farming along riparian zones, and launching a global “River Alliance” for knowledge exchange and collective action. By pioneering an integrated approach to river management, Nadi Utsav aspires to set a new global standard for water conservation, cultural preservation, and community empowerment.
Author: Kallol, Chakrabarti
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949575235
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