**Summary:**
The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), in collaboration with KRIDA and Global Kutch, has initiated a project to revive the Bhukhi River in Kutch, India. This project aims to address water scarcity and promote sustainable change in the region by restoring a vital water source. The initiative, supported by a Memorandum of Understanding, involves cleaning and reinforcing riverbanks, deepening village tanks, repairing existing check dams, and establishing new recharge borewells to improve groundwater levels. DPA is providing financial support through its CSR program, KRIDA is managing on-the-ground operations, and Global Kutch is ensuring community engagement and addressing local needs. The project launch was attended by key representatives from the collaborating organizations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: A government ministry, presumably in India, overseeing ports, shipping, and waterways.
Deendayal Port Authority: A port authority also referred to as DPA, involved in the Bhukhi River revival project.
KRIDA: An organization collaborating with Deendayal Port Authority and Global Kutch in the Bhukhi River revival project, leading operations on the ground.
Global Kutch: An organization collaborating with Deendayal Port Authority and KRIDA in the Bhukhi River revival project, ensuring that local voices are heard.
Bhukhi River: A river in Kutch, India, that is the subject of a revival project.
Kutch: A region in India where the Bhukhi River is located and the revival project is taking place.
India: The country where Kutch is located.
Shri Shantanu Thakur: Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, who spoke at the launch event.
DPA: Abbreviation for Deendayal Port Authority.
Memorandum of Understanding: A formal agreement supporting the collaborative effort to revive the Bhukhi River.
CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility, used by Deendayal Port Authority to back the project.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Deendayal Port Authority, KRIDA, and Global Kutch
come together to revive Bhukhi River in Kutch
Posted On: 28 MAY 2025 9:17PM by PIB Delhi
The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), in collaboration with KRIDA and Global Kutch, has launched a project
to revive the Bhukhi River in Kutch, India. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity and bring sustainable
change to the region.
Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, speaking at the launch event,
held on Wednesday in the heart of Kutch, emphasised that "this is not merely a water conservation project —
it is a structured and resolute step towards the revival of our water heritage." He further highlighted the
importance of restoring traditional water bodies for the wellbeing of future generations.
For years, Kutch has battled the harsh effects of water shortage. Unpredictable monsoons and
declining rainfall have dried up rivers, affected crops, and forced many families to migrate. Among
those water bodies is the Bhukhi River, once central to life in the region and its restoration is not just
environmental work, but emotional and cultural healing for local communities.
The initiative to revive the Bhukhi River in Kutch is a collaborative effort between the Deendayal Port
Authority (DPA), KRIDA, and Global Kutch, supported by a formal Memorandum of Understanding. The
work ahead includes cleaning and strengthening riverbanks, deepening village tanks, repairing old check
dams, and creating new recharge borewells to help groundwater levels recover.
Each partner brings its strength to the table—Deendayal Port Authority is backing the project
through its CSR efforts, KRIDA is leading operations on the ground, and Global Kutch is ensuring
that the voices and needs of local people are heard and fulfilled.
The launch event was attended by senior officials from Deendayal Port Authority (DPA),
representatives from KRIDA, and Global Kutch.
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