Reviving Yamuna: Ecology, Water & Society | Panel Discussion | #Sangamtalks

A panel discussion organized by the Draupadi Dream Trust during the Draupadi Mahotsav at IIT Delhi addresses the critical environmental status of the Yamuna River. The discussion incorporates detailed scientific analysis regarding the river's pollution load, hydrological alterations, groundwater interaction, and ecological decline. Experts examine the primary causes of degradation, focusing on untreated sewage, urban runoff, inefficient water usage patterns, and disruption of natural drainage systems.

Solutions presented are science-driven and address several facets of river rejuvenation. These include proposals for improving irrigation efficiency, implementing sustainable groundwater regulation strategies, restoring natural drains, and upgrading sewage treatment infrastructure. The presentation seeks to merge established traditional water management knowledge with contemporary environmental science to foster coordinated policy, technological adoption, and public involvement for effective river basin management and aquatic ecosystem recovery.