{
  "id": 8390570,
  "title": "U.P. receives approval for rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal in Pilibhit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/u-p-receives-approval-for-rejuvenation-and-integrated-development-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T05:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/up-receives-approval-for-rejuvenation-and-integrated-development-of-gomti-udgam-sthal-in-pilibhit/article71481953.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Uttar Pradesh government has received approval for the rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal, the sacred source of the Gomti River, located in Pilibhit. The State Mission for Clean Ganga announced that the project, part of Namami Gange Mission III, has been awarded an estimated budget of ₹12.26 crore. This includes the construction of sewage infrastructure, such as interceptors and sewers, to collect domestic sewage from Madho Tanda Village. Additionally, the project will involve hydraulic rejuvenation of three lakes and structural reinforcement of embankments. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months for construction and an additional five years for operation and maintenance. Uttar Pradesh's efforts to restore wetlands and address river pollution align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership in promoting clean rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna.",
  "summary": "The period of completion of the project is 24 months (excluding bidding process) for the construction phase and five Years for Operation & Maintenance (O&M)",
  "key_points": [
    "Uttar Pradesh approved Gomti Udgam Sthal rejuvenation project",
    "₹12.26 crore budget allocated for project",
    "Construction and operation phases span 24 months and 5 years"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The approval for Gomti Udgam Sthal's rejuvenation and development signals a step forward in Uttar Pradesh's efforts to restore wetlands and address river pollution, aligning with state and national clean river initiatives.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}