16th Meeting of Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation

The 16th meeting of the Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation, chaired by Union Minister C.R. Paatil, emphasized the cultural, ecological, and livelihood significance of the Ganga. The Minister called for urgent actions on wetland protection, pollution abatement, and river rejuvenation. Key discussions included the assessment of wetlands in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, pollution control measures, and the release of a report on the impacts of sand mining in rivers. The meeting concluded with a call for coordinated efforts to achieve the rejuvenation of the Ganga.

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