Learning from Ganga Riverfront: Shipping on Oct. 30, 2026

Learning from Ganga Riverfront chronicles a unique revitalization programme at the River Ganga in Patna. For a city with its back to the river, with isolated ghats and a disconnected development proposal, this project proposes a comprehensive development solution addressing vital concerns such as public space and civic amenities, along with environmental awareness and ecological restoration. The project connects existing fragmented open spaces to provide a continuous public space along the river, aiding in religious festivities and recreation.

Engaging a long stretch along the river, the proposed development includes 6.5 kilometres of promenades, six community, education and recreational buildings, as well as food kiosks, ecological landscaping and other public amenities. The project received funding of $40 million from the World Bank and was supported by Ministry of Water Resources (Ministry of Jal Shakti).

Designed as a multipurpose space, the project also aims to develop ghat prototypes that could create a typology for the river’s edge, integrating heritage buildings and being sensitive to the local context. As a holistic development, the proposal promotes a walkable city, creating larger usable open spaces and attracting people from all age groups.