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Massive Expansion for Mahakumbh 2025 Preparation

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-19T10:26:44.775977+05:30

- **₹20 crore** allocated for river channelisation and dredging at **Sangam Nose**. - Land along Sangam banks decreased by **60%** since 2019 due to erosion. - Ganga River shifted **200-500 meters** from its right bank between 2019-2024. - Measures proposed to increase circulation area from **Shastri Bridge to Sangam Nose**. - Project includes **geo-bag bank pavement** and **launching apron** installation, costing over **₹16.58 crore**. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/20-crore-allocated-for-river-channelisation-dredging-at-sangam-ahead-of-mahakumbh-101729279410602.html), [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/major-expansion-planned-at-sangam-bank-yogi-govt-to-invest-rs-20-crores-in-river-dredging-gwc-slkbv0)

₹20 crore allocated for river channelisation and dredging at Sangam Nose.
Land along Sangam banks decreased by 60% since 2019 due to erosion.
Ganga River shifted 200-500 meters from its right bank between 2019-2024.
Measures proposed to increase circulation area from Shastri Bridge to Sangam Nose.
Project includes geo-bag bank pavement and launching apron installation, costing over ₹16.58 crore.