The successful cleaning of the Ganga in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh serves as an example of how engineering and planning can restore and rejuvenate urban water bodies and rivers across Maharashtra.
In Prayagraj, continuous waste removal through trash skimmers has proven effective in keeping water bodies clean. These skimmers collect 10-15 tonnes of floating waste daily. The process involves patrolling the river, identifying floating debris such as floral offerings and plastic waste, and ensuring real-time removal.
Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, highlighted the importance of such efforts, stating, “The success of Maha Kumbh’s river rejuvenation was a result of well-planned engineering interventions and continuous monitoring. The use of dredgers and trash skimmers not only helped restore the river’s natural flow but also ensured that waste was removed before it could accumulate. This model shows how technology and governance can work together to protect urban rivers.”
Gaurav Chopra, Managing Director of Cleantec Infra, the company responsible for the project in Prayagraj, added, “Managing a large-scale river restoration project requires a combination of the right equipment and dedicated execution. The use of high-capacity trash skimmers and continuous waste removal efforts allowed us to meet tight deadlines while ensuring effective results. This approach can be adapted to other urban rivers facing similar pollution challenges.”
Restoring water bodies across Maharashtra will require a coordinated effort from government agencies, private partners, and the local community. The success of Maha Kumbh’s river-cleaning initiative proves that with the right measures in place, even heavily polluted rivers can be revitalised.
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