Environmentalist Satendra Singh joins the Hindon River Rejuvenation Committee to lead efforts in restoring the river's ecological balance and flow.
ICIM Chairman Satendra Singh
The efforts to rejuvenate the Hindon River, one of Western Uttar Pradesh’s most critical ecological lifelines, have received fresh momentum with the appointment of Satendra Singh, Chairman of the Indian Council of Industrial Management (ICIM) and a renowned environmentalist, as a member of the Hindon River Rejuvenation, Conservation and Action Committee.
The notification was issued by the District Administration Ghaziabad under the approval of the Namami Gange & Rural Water Supply Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The newly formed Working Committee of Experts brings together senior district officials, municipal commissioners, pollution control board authorities, development agencies, and environmental specialists to create and implement a comprehensive strategy for the river’s revival.
Singh’s Vision for the Hindon
Reacting to his appointment, Singh said, “The Hindon is not just a river, it represents the ecological balance, cultural identity, and livelihood source for millions across Western Uttar Pradesh. Restoring it is both an environmental necessity and a social responsibility. My focus will be on practical, science-backed measures combined with active community involvement.”
Over the years, Singh has been instrumental in initiating large-scale awareness campaigns such as Hindon Mahotsav under the Namami Gange programme. His leadership is expected to bring grassroots mobilization together with institutional action.
A Structured Agenda for River Revival
The committee has outlined an ambitious multi-point agenda that focuses on both immediate action and long-term sustainability:
1. Removal of Encroachments – Identifying and clearing illegal constructions, demarcating floodplains, and preventing further encroachments.
2. Pollution Control – Ensuring untreated sewage and industrial effluents are stopped, strengthening sewage treatment plants (STPs), and upgrading monitoring mechanisms.
3. River Cleaning – Desilting operations, sludge removal, and restoring the natural flow of the river.
4. Eco-Friendly Development – Creation of eco-parks, riverfront plantations, and biodiversity conservation projects.
5. Industrial Compliance – Identifying and shutting down non-compliant industries discharging untreated waste.
6. Public Awareness – Conducting sensitization drives in schools, colleges, and local communities under the Namami Gange initiatives.
7. Scientific Monitoring – Using GIS mapping, cluster-based inspections, and regular water audits to track progress.
8. Urban-Rural Integration – Expanding sewage treatment infrastructure to cover both villages and towns adjoining the Hindon.
9. Green Belts – Launching plantation drives across flood-prone areas and riverbanks.
10. Community Engagement – Partnering with NGOs, CSR bodies, and local residents for sustainable conservation.
Why Hindon’s Revival Matters
Once a thriving river system, the Hindon has suffered from decades of unchecked pollution, encroachment, and unregulated industrial activity. It is a crucial tributary in the Yamuna basin, influencing agriculture, groundwater levels, and ecological balance across several districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Experts believe that its revival will not only restore biodiversity but also address public health issues linked to contaminated water and revive agricultural productivity in adjoining belts.
Strengthening Ghaziabad’s Environmental Roadmap
The inclusion of Singh on the committee is seen as a major boost to Ghaziabad’s environmental future. As a seasoned environmental campaigner with deep community connect, his experience is expected to help bridge the gap between policy and ground action.
“The Hindon’s future depends on how effectively government bodies, industries, and citizens collaborate. Enforcement is important, but so is awareness. When people see the river as their own, conservation becomes sustainable,” Singh emphasized.
The first meeting of the Working Committee of Experts is expected to be held shortly, where officials will draw up a time-bound action plan with measurable targets. The roadmap will ensure accountability and periodic progress checks, ensuring that rejuvenation efforts are not just symbolic but result-oriented.
A Step Towards Cleaner, Greener Ghaziabad
The Hindon rejuvenation project is part of a larger nationwide movement under the Namami Gange programme, which seeks to clean and conserve India’s river systems. With concerted efforts and strong leadership, Ghaziabad hopes to emerge as a model for urban-rural collaboration in river conservation.
The appointment of Satendra Singh underlines a growing recognition that protecting natural resources is central to sustainable development. As Ghaziabad takes this crucial step, the coming months will be decisive in shaping the Hindon’s future – from a polluted stretch of water to a restored lifeline for generations ahead.
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