Punjab, April 15 -- A historic 19th-century waterway in Kerala is being revived to reduce pollution, enhance biodiversity, and support local livelihoods.KOCHI, India, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Kochi, a historic port city on India's southwest coast, is taking a major step to restore one of its iconic waterways. The Thevara-Perandoor (TP) Canal, a 10-kilometre, 19th-century waterway, has long suffered from pollution and neglect, affecting the UNESCO-recognised Vembanad Lake and the communities that depend on it. Launched in 2023, the TP Canal Restoration Programme brings together Kochi Municipal Corporation, the Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to revive the canal throug...