Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 04 May 2022

Revival of Malan River

Why In News?

• On May 3, 2022, the campaign for revival of Malan river was launched by Bijnor DM Umesh Mishra.

Key Point

• Speaking on the occasion, DM Mishra said that there used to be a rich civilization on the banks of Malan, the evidence of which is the remains of idols, Shivlings and various objects found here, which have been preserved in mayureshwar nath mahadev baba dham temple.
• Along with the Kanva Ashram, the fort of King Mordhwaj was also located on the banks of this river.
• It is worth mentioning that the Malan river, which was called Malini in ancient times, is believed to have originated from the Chanda hills of Pauri district.
• The river, which originates from the mountains of Uttarakhand, has come into the plain and has been converted into a drain. After entering Bijnor from Haldukhata, the river is 53 km into the district. After traveling, it is found in the Ganges.