Kanpur Ganga: Clean on Paper, Filthy Reality; Black Water, Open Drains Persist

• Despite administrative claims of a clean Ganga in Kanpur, ground reality shows black water, open drains, and pollution.
• Ganga water in Kanpur is classified as D category, unsuitable for drinking or ritual use, yet claims of purity continue.
• Over 10 small and large drains directly or indirectly discharge untreated sewage into the Ganga; bioremediation claims are made but ineffective.
• Jajmau's 200 tanneries contribute significantly to pollution, with chemicals visibly affecting the water, and alleged night discharges.
• Recent dolphin deaths in Jajmau and Raebareli highlight the severe threat to aquatic life due to persistent pollution.

Why It Matters: Kanpur's Ganga remains heavily polluted despite official claims, threatening aquatic life and public health.