Inspired by the success of the Composite Ecological Task force (CETF) for rejuvenation of Ganga, the Indian Army has raised an additional company for revitalisation of the Gomti river.
- Gomti Company Formation:
- The Gomti Company was established under the Indian Army’s Central Command Headquarters in Lucknow, effective January 1, 2025.
- The company is an additional effort, inspired by the success of the first Composite Ecological Task Force (CETF), raised by the Indian Army in 2019 for the Ganga river.
- Background of CETF:
- The 137 CETF, also known as the Ganga Task Force, was created to support the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
- It is funded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and comprises an ex-servicemen-based unit tasked with augmenting the efforts to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga.
- Tasks Undertaken by CETF:
- Planting vetiver grass for riverbank stabilization.
- Conducting pollution monitoring to provide data used as benchmarks by NMCG.
- Patrolling ghats and conducting awareness programs to engage the public in clean river initiatives.
- Gomti River Details:
- The Gomti River originates from Gomath Tal (formerly known as Fulhar Jheel) near Madho Tanda in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
- It travels about 940 km before merging with the Ganga River near Saidpur/Kaithi in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
- As a tributary of the Ganga, its health directly impacts the larger river system.
- Significance of the Initiative:
- By extending similar efforts to the Gomti River, the Indian Army demonstrates a commitment to holistic river rejuvenation.
- This initiative addresses critical ecological concerns, including pollution reduction, habitat restoration, and community engagement, essential for long-term sustainability.
(Source: BL)
