Ministry of Jal Shakti Emphasizes Ongoing River Rejuvenation Efforts

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has highlighted the continuous initiatives for cleaning and rejuvenating rivers across India, emphasizing the responsibility of States/UTs and local bodies in managing sewage and industrial effluents. With support through the Namami Gange and NRCP schemes, efforts are made to close gaps in sewage treatment and pollution management. Additional programs under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs aim to enhance urban wastewater infrastructure to improve river water quality. Compliance is enforced via environmental legislation, with national and state bodies monitoring water quality and enforcing standards. Notable pollution reductions have been reported in various states over the past five years.

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