Haridwar, Nov. 13 -- With preparations for Kumbh 2027 gathering pace in Haridwar, authorities are set to introduce a specialised waste-management system on the Ganga to prevent solid waste from polluting the river during the religious event, which is expected to draw lakhs of seers, pilgrims and devotees. A Trash Boom Interceptor will be installed on the river as part of efforts to tackle the large quantity of waste generated during major religious gatherings.
According to the district administration, more than 100 metric tonnes of waste were removed from the Ganga during the 18-day closure of the Ganga canal earlier this year. With the forthcoming Kumbh expected to witness a massive influx of pilgrims taking holy dips in the river, offici...