Bihar Launches River Census to Revive Dead Rivers, Plans Rejuvenation

• Bihar government initiates a statewide 'river census' to identify dead and nearly dead rivers.
• The census aims to prepare a comprehensive plan for the rejuvenation and restoration of these rivers.
• Detailed documentation is underway for rivers affected by encroachment, drying up, or silt deposition.
• A five-member high-level committee will oversee the process, conduct field visits, and submit a report.
• Bihar and Jharkhand reached an agreement on sharing Son river water, allocating 5.75 MAF to Bihar and 2 MAF to Jharkhand.