{"id":10161,"date":"2026-09-25T15:11:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/?p=10161"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:41:40","slug":"lg-addresses-7th-nadi-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%a6%e0%a5%80-utsav-at-ignca-says-yamunas-rejuvenation-must-be-both-an-environmental-and-a-cultural-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/?p=10161","title":{"rendered":"LG addresses 7th Nadi (\u0928\u0926\u0940) Utsav at IGNCA; says Yamuna&#8217;s rejuvenation must be both an environmental and a cultural mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Speaks of his own personal connection to rivers, coming from Punjab, &#8220;the sacred land of five rivers.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Cites ongoing efforts by Delhi Jal Board to strengthen sewage treatment infrastructure and the national Namami Gange programme for pollution abatement and ecological conservation.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Calls for sustained cooperation between government agencies, cultural institutions, civil society and citizens to restore Delhi&#8217;s living connection with the Yamuna.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\">Delhi LG, Sardar TS Sandhu, addressed the 7<span class=\"s1\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span> Nadi (<span class=\"s2\">\u0928\u0926\u0940<\/span>) Utsav, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in the presence of Spiritual Leader and Author Swami Avdheshanand Giri, President, IGNCA, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, renowned Kathak danseuse Ms. Shovana Narayan, Member Secretary, IGNCA, Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi and distinguished scholars, authors and artists.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10163\" src=\"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Addressing the audience on the occasion, the LG said India&#8217;s relationship with rivers goes back thousands of years, with cities and civilisations having developed along riverbanks, shaping the country&#8217;s very understanding of civilisation. He said the country&#8217;s literature, music, art, festivals and traditions remain deeply connected with rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Narmada, Godavari and Kaveri, which carry the memories and faith of generations, and spoke of his own personal connection to this reverence, coming from Punjab, the sacred land of five rivers, having grown up believing that rivers carry not just water, but the very soul, culture and lifeblood of the people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10162\" src=\"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-14.30.29-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">The LG spoke of the Yamuna&#8217;s special place in India&#8217;s cultural memory, inseparable for millions from the story of Shri Krishna, recalling the sacred tradition of Vasudeva carrying the newborn Krishna across the river from Mathura to Gokul. <b>He said Delhi too has grown with the Yamuna, which has witnessed the evolution of the city and remains part of its ecological and cultural landscape, but that this relationship today comes with a responsibility, as the river faces considerable pressure from urbanisation, pollution, and the changing relationship between the city and its natural environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>The LG cited the efforts currently underway at both the Delhi and national levels, with the Delhi Government and the Delhi Jal Board strengthening sewage-treatment infrastructure to prevent untreated wastewater from entering the Yamuna, alongside the national Namami Gange programme, which covers pollution abatement, ecological conservation, biodiversity, afforestation, sanitation and public participation. He said these efforts recognise an important principle, that the health of a river cannot be restored by treating the river alone and that addressing what enters it, and how the surrounding cities, communities and ecosystems are managed, is equally essential.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Quoting Hon&#8217;ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi&#8217;s reflection that the continuous flow of rivers teaches how our capabilities can be used for the welfare of humanity, connecting this spirit with selfless service, dedication, and benevolence, the LG said a river gives continuously, and it is our responsibility to ensure that this cycle of giving is not broken by our own actions. He said this is why the rejuvenation of the Yamuna must be both an environmental mission and a cultural mission, and that institutions such as IGNCA can help reconnect people with rivers through research, exhibitions, films, photography, seminars, and public programmes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>The LG emphasized that restoring the Yamuna means restoring a living connection between Delhi&#8217;s past, present and future, requiring sustained cooperation between government agencies, experts, researchers, cultural institutions, civil society and citizens. He expressed hope that the three-day festival would deepen awareness, encourage participation and generate ideas for the continuing rejuvenation of the Yamuna.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaks of his own personal connection to rivers, coming from Punjab, &#8220;the sacred land of five rivers.&#8221; Cites ongoing efforts by Delhi Jal Board to strengthen sewage treatment infrastructure and the national Namami Gange programme for pollution abatement and ecological conservation. Calls for sustained cooperation between government agencies, cultural institutions, civil society and citizens to restore Delhi&#8217;s living connection with the Yamuna. Delhi LG, Sardar TS Sandhu, addressed the 7th Nadi (\u0928\u0926\u0940) Utsav, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in the presence of Spiritual Leader and Author Swami Avdheshanand Giri, President, IGNCA, Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, renowned Kathak danseuse Ms. Shovana Narayan, Member Secretary, IGNCA, Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi and distinguished scholars, authors and artists. Addressing the audience on the occasion, the LG said India&#8217;s relationship with rivers goes back thousands of years, with cities and civilisations having developed along riverbanks, shaping the country&#8217;s very understanding of civilisation. He said the country&#8217;s literature, music, art, festivals and traditions remain deeply connected with rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Narmada, Godavari and Kaveri, which carry the memories and faith of generations, and spoke of his own personal connection to this reverence, coming from Punjab, the sacred land of five rivers, having grown up believing that rivers carry not just water, but the very soul, culture and lifeblood of the people. The LG spoke of the Yamuna&#8217;s special place in India&#8217;s cultural memory, inseparable for millions from the story of Shri Krishna, recalling the sacred tradition of Vasudeva carrying the newborn Krishna across the river from Mathura to Gokul. He said Delhi too has grown with the Yamuna, which has witnessed the evolution of the city and remains part of its ecological and cultural landscape, but that this relationship today comes with a responsibility, as the river faces considerable pressure from urbanisation, pollution, and the changing relationship between the city and its natural environment. The LG cited the efforts currently underway at both the Delhi and national levels, with the Delhi Government and the Delhi Jal Board strengthening sewage-treatment infrastructure to prevent untreated wastewater from entering the Yamuna, alongside the national Namami Gange programme, which covers pollution abatement, ecological conservation, biodiversity, afforestation, sanitation and public participation. He said these efforts recognise an important principle, that the health of a river cannot be restored by treating the river alone and that addressing what enters it, and how the surrounding cities, communities and ecosystems are managed, is equally essential. Quoting Hon&#8217;ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi&#8217;s reflection that the continuous flow of rivers teaches how our capabilities can be used for the welfare of humanity, connecting this spirit with selfless service, dedication, and benevolence, the LG said a river gives continuously, and it is our responsibility to ensure that this cycle of giving is not broken by our own actions. He said this is why the rejuvenation of the Yamuna must be both an environmental mission and a cultural mission, and that institutions such as IGNCA can help reconnect people with rivers through research, exhibitions, films, photography, seminars, and public programmes. The LG emphasized that restoring the Yamuna means restoring a living connection between Delhi&#8217;s past, present and future, requiring sustained cooperation between government agencies, experts, researchers, cultural institutions, civil society and citizens. He expressed hope that the three-day festival would deepen awareness, encourage participation and generate ideas for the continuing rejuvenation of the Yamuna.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10161"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10165,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10161\/revisions\/10165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samachar18news.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}