Shillong, Jan 30: The organiser of the upcoming Lukha festival scheduled on February 3 and 4 ,says the change of colour of the river into blue is due to the pollutants from the cement plants.
However, the reports of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board had pointed out acid mine drainage from the coal mines as the probable cause.
KS Suchiang, president, Sonapyrdi Tourism & Economic Development Society, said the purpose of organising the festival is to create awareness on the need to protect the Lukha river.
The government has already initiated a pilot project to rejuvenate the Lukha by using algae to remove toxic contents from the water.
Suchiang said there is a need to protect the water bodies in Jaintia Hills.
Features of the Lukha festival
On February 3, there will be competitions on swimming, boat racing , photography, beach futsal, scuba driving, Miss Lukha Beauty Pageant 2023 and performance by DJ Evalyn
The events on February 4 include trekking to Narpuh wild life sanctuary, competitions on painting, photography and beach futsal, scuba diving , performance by Snow White and DJ Zethan.
The entry fee is Rs 150.
