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यमुना मंथन २०२५
A day-long conference focused on key challenges confronting River Yamuna.
The conference will feature distinguished experts and leaders including:
Head
United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP
Senior Representative
JICA India Office, Japan
Director, Water Resources
TERI
Scientist ‘E’, NIH, Roorkee
Vice Chancellor
Dr C.V. Raman University, Vaishali, Bihar
Dept of Geology
University of Delhi
President & CEO
iFOREST
Global Water Business Leader
NTPC Business School
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
HCL Foundation
Founder, MCWR
Founder, MCWR
MAS Council for Water and River (MCWR) is organizing a day-long conference focused on some of the challenges around River Yamuna.
Yamuna Manthan will bring together multiple stakeholders from the government, public & private sectors, and NGOs and trusts to discuss the role of technology and community connect and take the collaborated outcomes to all critical constituencies, including the villages. The outcome of the discussion and expert talks during the conference will assist the ongoing initiatives by the office of The Lt. Governor of Delhi, Delhi Government and Government of India, to revive, restore and rejuvenate the river.
Key discussions on e-flow, floodplains, and sustainable restoration of the Yamuna.
Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
Today River Yamuna faces many challenges including those which impact its ecological health. Diversion of water for agriculture, deforestation along the river, agricultural run-off and population explosion in urban settlements along the river keeping the STPs under pressure are some of the challenges it faces today. Further, to this, the 1994 water sharing agreement which left just 3% of water for the Yamuna River from the Hathnikund barrage, has been just inadequate to meet the e-flow required downstream.
Floodplain Development and River Health
This session will discuss challenges and possibilities of flood plain development and restoration. It will explore projects like the Yamuna Riverfront Development which aims to restore riverbanks, prevent encroachment, create green spaces such as Asita Park and Bansera, and Biodiversity Parks enhance the river’s capacity to handle pollution (such eutrophication at Kalindi Kunj), aid ecosystem restoration and minimize anthropogenic impact. It will also examine replicable case studies elsewhere as well as potential models of floodplain management.
Valedictory Session on Yamuna & Beyond
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Everything you need to know about attending and participating in Yamuna Manthan 2025.
Yamuna Manthan 2025 is a high-impact conference focused on the critical issues affecting River Yamuna. It convenes policymakers, scientists, environmentalists, and community leaders to shape actionable strategies for restoring the river’s health and vitality. It’s not just a dialogue—it’s a movement toward ecological justice and sustainable water governance.
The MAS Council for Water and River (MCWR) is a dedicated non-profit working to safeguard India’s rivers and water systems. In addition to organizing Yamuna Manthan, MCWR leads year-round initiatives like the Maa Yamuna Swachhta Abhiyan for schools, capacity-building workshops, and collaborative research on river ecosystems. Visit www.mcwr.org to explore more.
You can register directly using the registration button in the page header. Simply fill out the form, and our team will connect with you via email with all event details and updates. Early registration is encouraged as seats are limited.
Whether you’re a stakeholder, student, or supporter—reach out and join the movement to restore the Yamuna.
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