Lets know Ganga- A ganga heritage preservation initiative

Category of the Activity (EXTENSION/OUTREACH/ENVIRONMENTAL): Outreach
Organising unit: NSS
Date/ duration of the activity: 12.04.2025
Time: 9am-4pm
No. of Participants: 25
No. of Beneficiaries: N.A.

Objective of the event:  To encourage local community participation and sense of responsibility in preserving Ganga’s heritage and showcase the impact of collective efforts in maintaining a clean environment through the cleanliness drive.

Brief description of the event: The NSS under the guidance of Dr. Snehal Donde, Chairperson, SKECT and World Water Council, organized a Ganga Heritage Preservation Initiative. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of keeping Ganga ghats clean and promote community involvement. The event began with a rally, where volunteers walked along the banks of the river with placards to spread mass awareness about the significance of maintaining clean Ganga ghats. A cleanliness drive was conducted at Panihati Ferry Ghat, demonstrating the impact of collective efforts in maintaining a clean environment.

Outcome of the event: The event encouraged community involvement, promoting a sense of responsibility among locals through survey to preserve Ganga heritage.