Kosi river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because this river causes floods every year and devastates a large part of the state. The fury of this river has become a big crisis for the people of Bihar, due to which thousands of people lose their homes and farms every year. Floods not only cause huge loss of life and property, but also have a bad effect on agriculture and livelihood.
History of Kosi River
The Kosi river originates in Tibet and enters Bihar through Nepal. The current of this river is very fast and erratic, due to which it is difficult to control it. The course of this river changes many times, which leads to floods. Seeing the horror of the floods of the Kosi river, it is called the 'sorrow of Bihar'. Every year this river brings destruction with it, affecting millions of people.
Damage caused by floods
Floods not only ruin houses and roads, but also completely destroy agriculture and crops. People are forced to leave their homes and take shelter in high places. The risk of diseases also increases due to water. In these circumstances, relief work also becomes challenging for the government and local administration. During floods, it is very difficult to take people to safe places, arrange food and water and provide health services.
Kosi and Mechi river linking project
To find a permanent solution to this problem of Kosi river, the government has proposed the 'Kosi and Mechi River Linking Scheme'. The aim of this scheme is to reduce the impact of floods of Kosi river. Under the scheme, an attempt is being made to link Kosi and Mechi rivers, so that the water of Kosi river can be controlled and flood situation can be avoided.
Features of the scheme
Under the 'Kosi and Mechi River Linking Scheme', a link channel will be built between the two rivers, so that excess water of Kosi river can flow into Mechi river during floods. This will control the water level of Kosi river and reduce the risk of floods. This scheme will not only solve the problem of floods, but will also benefit farmers, as it will provide more water for irrigation.
Challenges of the plan
Although this plan seems very effective, there are many challenges in implementing it. The biggest challenge is to maintain a balance between the two rivers, so that there is no shortage of water in one river and there is no waterlogging in the other. Apart from this, this project will require large-scale land acquisition, which may affect the livelihood of the local people. It is also important to take care of the environmental impact, because such projects can change the natural balance.
Government initiatives and local participation
The government has taken several steps to make the Kosi and Mechi river linking project a success. For this, a team of experts has been formed, which is studying the technical and environmental aspects of the project. Along with this, the participation of local people is also being ensured, so that there is no opposition during the project and it can be completed on time.
ray of hope
If this scheme is successful, it will be a big relief for the people of Bihar who are suffering from the fury of the Kosi river. Along with avoiding the devastation caused by floods, farmers will get more water for irrigation, which will also increase their yield. This will also have a positive impact on the economy of Bihar. The loss that Bihar has to face every year due to the Kosi river is very serious. 'Kosi and Mechi River Linking Scheme' can be a permanent solution to this problem. Although this scheme is not easy to implement, but if it is completed correctly and keeping in mind all the challenges, then this scheme can become an example not only for the people of Bihar but for the whole country.
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