The London-based Alliance for Religions and Conservation (ARC) is to work with a newly formed group called the Friends of Bagmati (FOB) to conserve, clean and restore the holy river. The FOB, still in its formative stage, is open to anyone interested in trying to restore the river to its original glory. The idea is that everyone does his or her little bit, with goodwill and faith, to clean up the river, though it may appear to be an insurmountable task. ARC will help mobilise friends abroad, and guide the work of the new group.