Rejuvenating lakes and replenishing groundwater in cities

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in collaboration with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, organized a national-level technical supportworkshop on “Rejuvenating Lakes and Replenishing Groundwater in Cities” at the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) from December 3-4, 2024. This workshop was conducted as part of the ‘CSE-NMCG Capacity Building Initiative on Making Ganga Basin Studies Water-Sensitive.’

The workshop aimed to address the critical gaps and challenges in lake rejuvenation and groundwater replenishment in urban areas, with a special emphasis on Indian cities. The event brought together 26 participants from various government departments across India, including the Groundwater Department of Rajasthan, the Central Groundwater Board, the Urban Development and Department (UADD) of Madhya Pradesh, Jal Nigam-Urban of Uttar Pradesh, and the Town Planning Department of Rajasthan. These participants engaged in insightful discussions about effective strategies to rejuvenate lakes and replenish groundwater resources in urban settings.

The workshop featured resource persons from the Central Groundwater Board and Gurujal, who led productive discussions with the participants. The event proved to be a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of lake rejuvenation and groundwater management, as well as the need for collective efforts to address urban water challenges in India."

 

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

Vivek Kumar Sah
Programme Officer
Water Programme, CSE,
Email: vivek.sah@cseindia.org
Mob No: + 91- 7903143870