Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept addresses critical environmental challenges in urban areas, public health concerns, governance issues in managing urban waste, and the importance of sustainable urban development. It highlights the need for integrated approaches to urban water body management.
Rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to severe pollution of urban rivers and canals, primarily due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents. This environmental degradation poses significant public health risks, ecological damage, and impacts the utility of these water bodies, necessitating comprehensive rejuvenation efforts.