Sewage Treatment Plants and River Pollution in India
The Ministry of Jal Shakti highlights the ongoing pollution of rivers in India due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents. The Central Pollution Control Board's report outlines the operational status of sewage treatment plants (STPs) across states. The government is providing financial and technical assistance for pollution abatement through various schemes, including the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation Plan. Recent proposals for pollution abatement from several states have been submitted, with significant funding allocated for river conservation efforts.
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