Kanpur, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 15 (ANI): The river Ganga is considered as the most sacred river by Hindus. They worship it as Goddess Ganga Maa or Mother Ganges. A large number of devout Hindus visit the river daily to offer their prayers. They drink the water and bathe in the river to cleanse themselves from sins and also purify their bodies. In a bid to ensure comfort of devotees, the National Mission for Clean Ganga is enhancing the facilities by renovating and constructing Ghats, crematoriums and developing the river fronts. Such initiatives have been taken to actualize the dream of ‘Nirmal’ (cleaner) and ‘Aviral’ (freeflowing) Ganga. The new Ghats in cities like Kanpur, Prayagraj, Vrindavan, Varanasi, Haridwar and Patna will be well-equipped with facilities like bio-toilets, changing rooms and wider bathing space for the devotees. Some old Ghats at prominent places are being upgraded and renovated to facilitate large gatherings during the occasions and festival season. Besides these Ghats, the National Mission for Clean Ganga is developing river fronts to facilitate locals and tourists to relax and get a nicer view of the river. The government plans to complete 151 Ghats and 54 crematoriums projects by March 2019. Special emphasis has been given to keep these ghats clean for which local municipal authorities have been engaged. Hindus believe that upon death the waters of the Ganges River are needed to reach the world of the ancestors, ‘Pitriloka.’ As a result, they bring their dead to the river for cremation along its banks and afterward their ashes are immersed in the river. In some cases, corpses are also thrown into the river. Sometimes, it contributes to the pollution of the River Ganga. The National Mission of Clean Ganga is now constructing over 50 new crematoriums at popular Ghats, where the rituals can be performed. Such initiatives will help the people to follow their rituals and the river will also remain clean.
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