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Science unified Ganga’s three separate streams, restored river’s course

IndiaTimes Thursday, 27 February 2025 ()
A 2.5-kilometre dredging project unified the Ganga's three streams for Maha Kumbh 2025, enhancing the event’s logistics and expanding the Mela area by 22 hectares. The intervention reclaimed land equivalent to 1,000 tennis courts, ensuring improved organization and accessibility for millions of devotees.
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