The bigger question is to reclaim land of Flood Plains that has been lost to illegal structures and hastens erosion at the banks. RIVER TRAINING BY REVETMENT is possible and in case of Ganges which has not been deepened and brings lot of silt along with due to its speedy flows, dredging and raising the banks may also be required.
Published by LOKESH PUNJ, A B.TECH. Agr Engg, PGDM-SPA IIMA (1977-9) 25 yrs in Water Piping / Irrigation/Infra Projects
The bigger question is to reclaim land of Flood Plains that has been lost to illegal structures and hastens erosion at the banks.
RIVER TRAINING BY REVETMENT is possible and in case of Ganges which has not been deepened and brings lot of silt along with due to its speedy flows, dredging and raising the banks may also be required.