I think that one can try ...
Published by LOKESH PUNJ, A B.TECH. Agr Engg, PGDM-SPA IIMA (1977-9) 25 yrs in Water Piping / Irrigation/Infra Projects
I think that one can try Concrete revetment on the bank facing most severe conditions where River takes relatively sharp curvature besides having higher velocities. If it convinces that even nominal concrete revetment can be the cost effective and long term solution, then why not attempt it in most sections.. One can leave some patches to allow flood waters access flood plains where they exist and such untrained sections can have Bio Remedial measures.
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Can stone revetment or stone wall (as seen in Benaras) work as an alternative to concrete revetment? However, in both the cases, apart from the possibility of pollution there may be a risk of loss of river bank biodiversity.
Published by Abir Lal Mukherjee, Certification International (UK) Limited - Global Reviewer
As Per experiences the small rivers where concrete REVETMENT is a great Failure.Then thinking of RIVER GANGA will be a Total Failure.The cost is very high and the failure will make more Problems .The concrete BLOCKS will become problems in future.
Published by Mathai (Mathew) M.V., President & CEO at NOCER India