The Aviral Godavari Mission
Aviral Godavari is a collaborative mission to rejuvenate India’s sacred river through watershed management, rainwater harvesting, and ecological restoration. The initiative has rejuvenated 8+ ponds, constructed 25+ watersheds, and saved 3.5 lakh litres of rainwater from runoff. It also plants saplings in catchment areas to protect biodiversity. The vision is to ensure a perennial, pollution-free Godavari, with milestones like making the Nashik Kumbh 2027 a plastic-free event.
Why It Matters
Rivers are lifelines for millions. Protecting Godavari ensures water security, ecological balance, and cultural continuity.
Key Highlights
Watershed Management
25+ watersheds built using trenches and “Loose Boulder Dams” to recharge underground springs.
Rainwater Harvesting
Saved 3.5 lakh litres of water from runoff through community-driven initiatives.
Kund Rejuvenation
8+ ponds/kunds rejuvenated on the Brahmagiri using indigenous techniques.
Tree Plantation
Extensive plantation to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water retention.
MyTree Academy Workshops
School-based programs sensitizing students as environmental stewards.
