Encroachments to be Removed from Madhya Pradesh Rivers
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Removal of encroachments from rivers and ponds in Madhya Pradesh |
| Rivers in Focus | Saraswati River and Kanh River |
| Key Actions | - No encroachment within 30 metres of rivers. - Removal of encroachments from 20 city ponds and 56 rural ponds. - Prevent sewerage from entering ponds. - Mega tree plantation campaign in the district. |
| Saraswati River | - Flows through Indore. - Polluted due to Kanh River. - Merges into Kshipra River. |
| Kshipra River | - Tributary of Chambal River. - Originates from Kakri-Tekdi in Vindhya Range. - Major tributaries: Khan and Gambhir. |
| Kanh River | - Flows through Indore. - Carries sewage since the 1990s. - Part of Smart City Indore project. - 3.9 km riverfront developed. - Rejuvenation under Smart Cities Mission. |
| Funding | - Rs. 511.15 Crore sanctioned in 2023 for cleaning Kanh and Saraswati rivers under Namami Gange Programme. |