The Yamuna River will be repurposed for ecotourism

The Yamuna River in India is one of the most densely populated in the world, and now, according to the plan of the Indian authorities, it will become an excellent eco-tourist destination, reports The Telegraph. Officials plan to transform the riverbanks into playgrounds for the middle class living there by 2015.

Yamuna is one of the sacred rivers of Hinduism. It is believed that Krishna's father immediately after his birth headed down the river to safety. The Yamunu originates in glaciers high in the Himalayas and flows down through Delhi and near the Taj Mahal. However, by the time the once crystal clear waters reach the capital, they turn into continuous muddy mud.

The death of the river is directly related to the development and growth of New Delhi. Today, 21 million people inhabiting the metropolis drain about 3 million liters of dirty water every day. At the same time, due to leaking pipes and problems with treatment facilities, a significant part of the waste falls into the river. In recent years, the Indian government has been spending £000 million on water treatment. We can only hope that the new program will change the current state of affairs for the better.

According to officials, the renovated banks of the river will become a beautiful and clean vacation spot for both locals and foreigners. Zen Gardens will attract yoga lovers who will be able to meditate, and spiritual centers will open. For lovers of spa and aromatherapy, wellness centers will appear. A bamboo “eco-skywalk” bridge will be built, from which you can admire the panorama. Parks with sculptures will be built along the shore. However, despite such welcoming and promising plans from the authorities, conservationists doubt that crowds of tourists will flock here. According to environmentalists, first it is necessary to completely clear the river banks of debris and eliminate the flow of dirty water into the river.