Consider the following statements : It was alleged that the river b

Consider the following statements :

  • It was alleged that the river became dead after its mouth was closed restricting its free flow in 1950. The entire river bed was converted into a dumping ground for garbage and solid and liquid waste. The National Green Tribunal has recently directed the State Government to revive the dead river by earmarking dedicated fund for the purpose.

Identify the river :

Vamsadhara river
Sukapaika river
Musi river
Ulhas river
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
The description matches the case of the Sukapaika river in Odisha. Sukapaika is a distributary of the Mahanadi river.
In 1950, the mouth of the Sukapaika river was closed to prevent flooding in the region, which subsequently choked the river’s flow, leading to its conversion into a dumping ground and its eventual ‘death’.
Following petitions and environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Odisha government to take steps to revive the Sukapaika river, including clearing obstructions and ensuring water flow. The state government has since initiated a restoration project.
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