Loni River
The Loni River is a seasonal river located in the Shankargarh block of Prayagraj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It stretches over a length of 32.5 kilometers and passes through 14 gram panchayats.[1] It is known as the lifeline of Shankargarh.[2]
Environmental efforts
[edit]In 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government announced a revival project for the Loni River under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), with a budget allocation of ₹1.5 crore.[3] The project includes desilting, embankment repair, plantation drives, and removing encroachments to restore natural flow.[citation needed]
This effort is part of a broader initiative to rejuvenate small rivers in the Prayagraj region, including Belan, Bakrahi, Sevarahi, and Ghaghar.[4]
Significance
[edit]Although small, the Loni River plays a crucial role in local water management and supports agriculture during the monsoon season. It also aids groundwater recharge in the Shankargarh region.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Flowing through 14 villages, 32.5-km Loni set for revival in Prayagraj". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "Loni river's revival gains momentum". The Times of India. 8 July 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "Flowing through 14 villages, 32.5-km Loni set for revival in Prayagraj". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "State govt to revive six more small rivers in Prayagraj dist". The Times of India. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "Flowing through 14 villages, 32.5-km Loni set for revival in Prayagraj". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.