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Forgotten River Reborn: How Mau District Breathed New Life into the Bhaisahi
7 Aug
Summary
- 41.20 km of the Bhaisahi river rejuvenated through MNREGA scheme
- 177,900 man-days of employment generated during restoration
- 134,800 trees planted to secure embankments and establish ecosystem
As of August 2025, the Bhaisahi river, which flows through Mau district, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Just a few years ago, this 53.15 km stretch of the river had teetered on the edge of extinction. However, thanks to a concerted revival effort led by the Mau district administration, a significant 41.20 km section of the Bhaisahi has now been rejuvenated.
The restoration project, undertaken in response to a call by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to revive endangered rivers in the state, has not only breathed new life into the Bhaisahi but also generated substantial employment. Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the restoration work has created approximately 177,900 man-days of employment, engaging men and women from 31 village panchayats across three development blocks.
Alongside the rejuvenation of the river, the project also focused on strengthening the ecosystem. A total of 134,800 trees have been planted along the riverbanks to secure the embankments, maintain water coolness, and establish a robust ecological balance throughout the area. With the restoration work now complete, the next step is to construct check dams to ensure year-round water availability in the Bhaisahi.
