Sot River
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The Sot River, also known as the Sot Nadi, is a seasonal river and a tributary of the Ganges located in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India. This river holds historical and cultural significance for the region but has faced environmental challenges over the years due to pollution, encroachments, and the drying up of its natural water sources.{{Cite news |title= तीन साल बाद फिर अस्तित्व तलाश रही सोत नदी - Sot river looking for existence again after three years - Uttar Pradesh Sambhal City General News|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/sambhal-city-sot-river-looking-for-existence-again-after-three-years-22701762.html }} Recently, revival efforts have been undertaken to restore the river to its former state, which has seen varying degrees of success.{{Cite web |title= This 110 km Long River Was Left to die, Until an IAS Officer Helped Revive It in 6 Months|url=https://thebetterindia.com/359103/ias-officer-sot-river-revival-rejuvenation-project-sambhal-uttar-pradesh-manish-bansal-mgnrega-gram-panchayat-monsoon-waterlogging/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804113353/https://thebetterindia.com/359103/ias-officer-sot-river-revival-rejuvenation-project-sambhal-uttar-pradesh-manish-bansal-mgnrega-gram-panchayat-monsoon-waterlogging/ |website=The Better India|date=31 July 2024 |archive-date=4 August 2024 }}
Revival Efforts
The Sambhal district administration's revival project for the Sot River in Uttar Pradesh, has successfully rejuvenated the river through a community-driven approach.{{Cite news |title= Inspired by PM's vision, Sambhal administration revives Sot River in UP with Janbhagidari|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/inspired-by-pms-vision-sambhal-administration-revives-sot-river-in-up-with-janbhagidari20230924203016/}} This initiative involved dredging, pollutant removal, and habitat restoration, supported by resources from the MGNREGA scheme and local gram panchayats. The project effectively addressed waterlogging and other environmental issues, and its success is attributed to the active involvement of local residents and organizations. It is claimed that the revival has restored the river's flow and ecological balance.{{Cite news |title= Left for Dead, A River in UP Starts Flowing Again -|url=https://indianmasterminds.com/features/change-makers/left-for-dead-a-river-in-up-starts-flowing-again/ }}
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