The Green Strategic Partnership between the Governments of India and Denmark has fostered significant collaboration leading to the establishment of the Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) in Varanasi.
- The alliance is a unique tripartite initiative between Government of India, the Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU), and Government of Denmark, to bring excellence in small river rejuvenation and management.
- The SLCR aims to leverage the expertise of both nations to rejuvenate the river Varuna using sustainable approaches.
- Its objectives include creating a collaborative platform for government bodies, knowledge institutions and local communities to share insights and develop solutions for clean river water.
