Lucknow: Diya Lighting Ceremony for Gomti River's Cleanliness Pledge

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – A diya lighting ceremony was held in Lucknow today to draw attention to the cleanliness of the Gomti River and to create awareness among the public. The event was jointly organized by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and local civil society organizations. The Gomti River, which is the lifeline of Lucknow, has been suffering from pollution for decades, and various measures are being taken to reduce pollution and revive the river. This diya lighting ceremony marks the beginning of the pledge for the river's cleanliness. The program was attended by Lucknow Mayor Indrajit Singh Baghel, municipal corporation officials, representatives of civil society, and thousands of citizens, who expressed their commitment to the cleanliness of the Gomti through the lighting of diyas. Mayor Indrajit Singh Baghel said, "We all need to work together to reduce the pollution of the Gomti River and restore its beauty. This diya lighting ceremony is just the beginning of our pledge. In the coming days, we will work on cleaning the riverbanks, controlling industrial pollution, and creating public awareness to revive the Gomti." The Gomti River, which flows through Lucknow, has been polluted for decades due to industrial waste, domestic sewage, and plastic waste, significantly degrading the water quality. As a result, the number of aquatic species in the river has decreased, and health problems have increased in the surrounding areas. The municipal corporation and the state government have undertaken various projects to revive the river, and this diya lighting ceremony is part of that effort. At the end of the program, diyas were distributed to all participants, and pledge cards for the river's cleanliness were handed out. Municipal corporation officials stated that programs for riverbank cleaning, waste management, and public awareness will be conducted in the coming days.