India Rivers Day 2019 in Pictures

India Rivers Day 2019 in Pictures

 In Blog, India Rivers Day

Agenda for India Rivers Day 2019: ‘Envisioning the Institutional Framework for River Governance in India’. The programme was held on 23rd November 2019, at WWF India, New Delhi.

Manoj Mishra setting the context.
Participants at the conference.
Welcoming our Chief Guest - Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG
Welcome address by Ravi Singh, CEO and SG, WWF India

Bhagirath Prayaas Samman

Bhagirath Prayaas Samman (BPS) was constituted in 2014 with Late Shri Anupam Mishra as the Chair of Jury. BPS aims to recognize the unsung heroes for their outstanding and sustained efforts towards protection and conservation of rivers.

At India Rivers Day 2019, Mustaqeem Mallah was awarded the Bhagirath Prayas Samman.

Felicitation of BPS winner Mustaqeem Mallah
A Q&A with the BPS awardee, facilitated by Abhilash Khandekar

Citizen's Report on Rejuvenating Ganga

The current version of the Citizen’s Report can be accessed on our website at this link: Rejuvenating Ganga: A citizen’s report.

Releasing the Citizen's Report
Manoj Mishra shares some findings of the report

Chief Guest's Address and Vote of Thanks

Address by the Chief Guest Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
Release of a book on "Birds of Indore"
Vote of thanks by Manu Bhatnagar, INTACH

Introduction and First Panel Discussion

Introduction to the theme by Suresh Babu, WWF India
Experts on the first panel
Elaboration of the theme by Manu Bhatnagar, INTACH
Mallika Bhanot making a point.

Second Panel Discussion and Conclusion

Experts on the second panel
Wrapping up discussions on the second panel
Martina Burqard, GIZ
Closing remarks by Manoj Mishra

Session videos from India Rivers Day 2019 will soon be available on our Youtube channel for all to see. A larger set of photos will also be uploaded to our social media channels.

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