Mumbai, 01 Apr (HS): The Maharashtra Government has

approved the establishment of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation

Authority (MSRRA) on Wednesday. MSRRA dedicated for restoration of river flow

affected by disposal of sewage and industrial waste and resultant pollution was

formed last year, to which a formal approval was granted on Wednesday.

The Central Pollution Control Board, in its report

published in 2025 had mentioned about pollution in 296 belts of ten main rivers

and their tributaries. Most of the polluted rivers are in Maharashtra. MSRRA

will act as a nodal agency for controlling pollution and rejuvenation of 54

belts. Various social organisations will be involved in the work. Out of the Rs

2000 crore required by the Authority, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved

contribution of Rs 100 crore on Wednesday. Fund for the river rejuvenation

mission will be raised from different sources.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar