Narmada
river is lifeline of Madhya Pradesh. Its currents run the
heartbeat of the state. But, are we doing justice with the
holy river? Generally not as we have not been able to use
and conserve its water properly. On Tuesday, on the occasion
of Makar Sankranti, lakhs of people took holy dip in it but
whether the devotees have their devotion in its conservation
or not, it could be a subject of discussion. Down the years
the river has become more polluted and dirty. There are hundreds
of pilgrim sites on its banks from Amarkantak to Bharooch.
And work is not being done for its conservation and protection
of these pilgrim sites. Even for Parikrama its banks should
be conserved and protected. Devotees have to face problems
due to the loose soil at the ghats and old steps. Devotees
who take holy dip and swim there find themselves in danger
of life. A number of people have even lost their lives. The
citizens of the state love Narmada like their mother. But
they spread filth and dirt as they are unaware about pollution
being caused to the river. Due to pollution turtles are to
be seen rarely. These turtles are facing the same situation
as alligators in Chambal river. We take water from Narmada
to irrigate, for power and for drinking purpose. But do not
go into depth as to how its water level could be maintained
to depth of 4-5 feet. There is also need to connect pilgrimage
sites. From Jabalpur to Bharooch, waterway should be developed
and the area from Bhedaghat to Berman, Bandra Bhan, Hoshangabad,
Omkareshwar and other pilgrim sites can be connected easily.
But, for this there is need to make arrangements to take the
water sources and tributaries' water reach up to Narmada.
It is not an impossible work. There is need to spend money
on it. We can arrange it from there also. If we exploit the
river then it becomes our duty to conserve it also. If a work
plan is made and followed properly then it would be easier
to develop water ways from Jabalpur to Bharooch. It would
strengthen the development of the state and the devotees would
be blessed by taking holy dips in the river Narmada.
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