IIT Kanpur Revitalizes Kushak Drain
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IIT Kanpur Revitalizes Kushak Drain

IIT Kanpur has undertaken a significant project to revitalise the Kushak Drain, allocating Rs.1.69 billion for its rejuvenation. The initiative aims to mitigate flooding and improve the drainage system in Delhi, addressing long-standing concerns about waterlogging and environmental degradation in the region.

The project entails a comprehensive approach, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to rehabilitate the Kushak Drain. IIT Kanpur's involvement underscores its expertise in engineering and environmental sciences, offering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges.

The rejuvenation of the Kushak Drain is expected to have far-reaching benefits for Delhi residents, enhancing the city's resilience to heavy rainfall and minimising the risk of water-related disasters. Additionally, the project aligns with broader efforts to enhance urban infrastructure and promote sustainable development in the national capital.

IIT Kanpur's collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders underscores the importance of partnerships in addressing urban infrastructure challenges. By leveraging expertise from academia and industry, the project aims to achieve holistic and long-term solutions for drainage management in Delhi.

As work progresses on the Kushak Drain rejuvenation project, stakeholders anticipate significant improvements in flood mitigation and environmental conservation. The initiative reflects a proactive approach towards enhancing urban resilience and fostering sustainable development in Delhi.

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IIT Kanpur has undertaken a significant project to revitalise the Kushak Drain, allocating Rs.1.69 billion for its rejuvenation. The initiative aims to mitigate flooding and improve the drainage system in Delhi, addressing long-standing concerns about waterlogging and environmental degradation in the region. The project entails a comprehensive approach, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices to rehabilitate the Kushak Drain. IIT Kanpur's involvement underscores its expertise in engineering and environmental sciences, offering innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. The rejuvenation of the Kushak Drain is expected to have far-reaching benefits for Delhi residents, enhancing the city's resilience to heavy rainfall and minimising the risk of water-related disasters. Additionally, the project aligns with broader efforts to enhance urban infrastructure and promote sustainable development in the national capital. IIT Kanpur's collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders underscores the importance of partnerships in addressing urban infrastructure challenges. By leveraging expertise from academia and industry, the project aims to achieve holistic and long-term solutions for drainage management in Delhi. As work progresses on the Kushak Drain rejuvenation project, stakeholders anticipate significant improvements in flood mitigation and environmental conservation. The initiative reflects a proactive approach towards enhancing urban resilience and fostering sustainable development in Delhi.

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