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from a linear to a circular Parallel to these developments, As we reect on the early
approach in water workshops and technical months of the year, a clear

management is critical for discussions on groundwater, narrative emerges, not of
glacier systems and sludge isolated achievements, but of
long-term sustainability.
management have alignment. Alignment between
Complementing this, the
strengthened the science- policy and practice, science
Central Monitoring
policy interface, enabling more and society, infrastructure
Committee underscored the
informed and data-driven and ecology. This convergence
importance of moving beyond decision-making. Equally is the foundation of

infrastructure creation important is the continued
meaningful and lasting river
towards efcient utilisation emphasis on ecological rejuvenation.
and performance, reecting a restoration, where initiatives
The progress we witness today
in biodiversity conservation
balanced approach that is the result of sustained
and scientic monitoring are
combines progress with collaboration between
redening river rejuvenation
continued vigilance. governments, institutions,
as a holistic, ecosystem-based
A key theme emerging across effort. communities and individuals.
As we move forward, this
these efforts is the increasing At the community level,
shared commitment will
focus on water reuse. As water initiatives such as Swachhata
remain our greatest strength.
stress intensies, treated Pakhwada continue to
demonstrate the power of The Ganga is not merely a
wastewater is being
collective action, mobilising river—it is a living ecosystem
recognised not as waste, but
citizens and institutions and a symbol of our collective
as a valuable resource. States
across states. These efforts heritage. Protecting and
are progressively aligning with
play a crucial role in rejuvenating it is both our
this vision, signalling a sustaining behavioural change responsibility and our

transformative shift in water and embedding environmental opportunity—to build a future
governance—from disposal to responsibility within society. that is sustainable, resilient
and inclusive.
resource recovery.

Rajeev Kumar Mital
DG-NMCG

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