Explanation:

On 14^th March, Ministry for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change announced the project for the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers in the country

Selected Rivers

The 13 Rivers that will form part of the rejuvenation project include:

Himalayan Rivers: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra.

Deccan or Peninsular Rivers: Narmada, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, & Cauvery.

Inland drained Category River: Luni.

These 13 rivers cover nearly 57.45% of India’s geographical area.