The myth of a clean Kumbh

The NGT flagged poor solid waste management during the Kumbh Mela on the Ganga, which both the Centre and UP claimed to be 'swachh' or clean. But …

Kumbh is fine but why not clean the Ganga all the time?

'Govt can ensure proper flow if it desires, and thus ensure a clean river'

Overflowing pitcher of disquiet

It is high time to start investing and investigating ecological cost of holding the Kumbh 

‘A generic policy for Kumbh Melas would be a real act of faith’

Experts say such a policy would be wiser than artificially propping up dead rivers for such events