India-Denmark Launch Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers Initiative

August 24, 2024

The Environmental Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark has launched the Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) project to help restore the Varuna River. This project has received ₹16.8 crore from India’s Jal Shakti Ministry and an additional ₹5 crore from Denmark.

Objectives of the SLCR

The main goal of the SLCR is to improve the health of the river and boost the local economy and social conditions. This will be achieved using advanced technology and a detailed river management plan over the next 2 to 3 years. The SLCR will use special models to study how the river’s water moves and behaves. It will also use real-time monitoring tools and data visualization to help make better decisions about managing the river. Certain parts of the Varuna River will get specific treatments to enhance the river’s health and benefit the local communities economically and socially.

Hydrogeological Model for Recharge Sites

In the final phase of the project, a Hydrogeological Model will be developed for the Varuna Basin. This model will help find the best places for managed aquifer recharge using advanced techniques and mathematical models to figure out the best ways to recharge the groundwater. The SLCR is a great example of teamwork between India and Denmark. It highlights how important it is for government agencies, universities, and local communities to work together to find effective solutions for improving river water quality.

Facts About Varuna River

The Varuna River flows through Varanasi in India and is a tributary of the Ganges.
It is considered sacred in Hinduism and named after Varuna, the Vedic god of water.
The river is about 45 kilometers long, making it shorter than many other Indian rivers.
It is linked to the myth of the Ganges coming down to Earth.
The river supported ancient trade routes and farming.
The banks of the Varuna are home to many unique and native species.
Pollution is a major threat to the river’s ecosystem.

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