Authorities say most takers are from Haryana and Jharkhand
DEHRADUN: Since the distribution of bottled Ganga water started pan India under project ‘Gangajal’ in 2016, it has been in high demand, with recipients saying they are grateful for the service as the holy water can now be accessed at a minimal price without having to travel all the way to Uttarakhand.
Priced at Rs 30 per bottle (including transportation), Ganga water, sourced from the river’s origin at the Gangotri glacier, is transported to 3,000 post offices under 22 postal circles in India.
These are transported to a plant at the main post office in Uttarkashi, where it is treated