CSIR-NGRI Discovers Massive Buried Paleo-River Near Prayagraj, Revives Saraswati Debate

Scientists from CSIR-NGRI have identified a massive buried paleo-river system between the Ganga and Yamuna near Prayagraj. The ancient river channel lies 10 to 15 metres below the surface and has been traced for nearly 200 kilometres, with further extensions possible. The discovery, confirmed through drilling and geological mapping, has reignited discussions around the mythological Saraswati River believed to have flowed through the region. Researchers say the buried system is comparable in scale to the major rivers of the Indo-Gangetic plain.