Clean Ganga Mission: Maha Kumbh's Water Quality Success

The central government reported the Ganga River at Triveni Sangam was fit for bathing during the Maha Kumbh, backed by a new CPCB report. Despite initial findings of pollution, improvements through monitoring and treatment efforts made the water meet environmental standards during the event.

The central government claimed that the water quality of the Ganga River at Triveni Sangam was fit for bathing during the recent Maha Kumbh, a statement based on a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This declaration came after substantial funding and efforts under the National Mission for Clean Ganga to improve water standards.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav pointed to continuous monitoring efforts by the CPCB, which included testing at multiple locations to ensure the water met primary bathing quality criteria. Despite initial tests showing high faecal coliform levels, the latest report showed statistical analyses confirming the water's fitness for bathing.

Efforts in improving water quality included the installation of sewage treatment plants and the use of advanced treatment techniques. Additionally, infrastructural additions such as toilets, urinals, and waste management systems were installed to manage the influx of pilgrims during the event, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)