India, Oct. 23 -- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has formed a technical group to investigate the origin, historical course and current flow of Uttar Pradesh's Budhi Ganga river.

The investigation will examine historical maps, satellite images and land records to verify the river's route, which a petitioner claims stretches approximately 93km.

The case, before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) since 2023, involves allegations of floodplain encroachment and disputes over the river's origin and classification.

Authorities have also been directed to report on floodplain demarcation, with 1,157 boundary pillars planned along the river.

The origin and course of the Budhi Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh will be investigated by a te...