Saraswati River Disappearing: Encroachment, Bridges Turn Historic Waterway into Garbage Dump

• The Saraswati River, mentioned in Manasamangal Kavya, is facing an existential crisis due to illegal encroachment and indiscriminate construction.
• Concrete, wooden, and iron bridges are being built across the river, obstructing its natural flow.
• Buildings are encroaching on riverbanks, transforming the historic river into a narrow canal and reducing its vitality.
• Industrial and household waste is accumulating, as the river has lost its capacity to carry away debris, leading to trapped water and filth.
• Despite environmental campaigns and administrative banners, locals report no significant action to revive the river's flow, leading to its continued deterioration.