Knowledge as Catalyst – Expert Voices

 

Panel discussions during Hindon Manthan offered deeper insights into the river’s biology, geology, and sociology.

Pankaj Chaturvedi emphasized hydrological mapping, stating, “The Hindon is not just about water volume. It’s about the living ecosystems—fish, plankton, even microflora—that cleanse it.”

Dr. Anil Gautam warned that agricultural chemicals and real estate pressure had reached an irreversible threshold unless immediate action was taken.

Dr. Vivek Kumar pushed for decentralized solid waste management, recommending community-level treatment plants over centralized mega-projects.

Dr. Faisal from Yamuna Biodiversity Park advocated for rewilding riverbanks with native flora.

Legal Expert S.K. Gupta argued for constitutional recognition of rivers as legal entities with rights—a concept already implemented in countries like New Zealand and Colombia.

Each voice added urgency—and clarity—to the cause.