The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to rejuvenate the Kukrail river, including reclamation of its riverbed. The state government has planned a major development of the river and a riverfront on the lines of Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
“The encroached Kukrail riverbed, where the demolition drive is underway, is spread over 1 lakh sq m (24.71 acres),” said Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) additional secretary Gyanendra Verma. The area is spread over two parts of Akbar Nagar with I and II divided by Faizabad road.
State of Neglect
Once reduced to a drain due to illegal constructions Kukrail river is now on the course of revival. The area is set to become a major eco-tourism hub, with plans in motion to establish the country’s first night safari at Kukrail and relocate the zoo there, enhancing the region’s ecological and tourist appeal.
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Officials from various departments, including LMC, LDA, and irrigation department, are actively engaged in formulating an action plan to develop a riverfront in the area. The vision includes creating picturesque parks on both banks of Kukrail river, offering adventure activities alongside for visitors.
