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The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has made significant strides in enhancing sewage treatment infrastructure in the Ganga basin during the fiscal year 2025-26. With a cumulative treatment capacity increase of 538.03 MLD across key states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, the mission continues
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in India is carrying out dredging operations in the River Ganga to maintain a navigable depth of 3 meters. This is part of efforts to ensure smooth cargo vessel movement along National Waterway-1. Inland Waterways Authority of India is handling the operation on
Namami Gange
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a report detailing the funds allocated and disbursed under the Namami Gange Programme from FY 2014-15 to June 2025. The report highlights the water quality of the Ganga river, indicating compliance with bathing standards in most areas, with some exceptions. The Administrative Staff
Namami Gange
The Government of India has allocated ₹26,824.86 crore for the Namami Gange Programme, aimed at rejuvenating the Ganga River and its tributaries. The initiative, launched in 2014-15 and extended to 2026, includes 502 projects, with 323 completed. Recent assessments show improved water quality and a significant increase in
River Cities Alliance
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched an action plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA) aimed at sustainable urban river management. This initiative includes capacity building programs, technical tools, and training for integrating river considerations into city master plans. The plan also involves ecological assessments of major Indian rivers
Ganga River
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, led a crucial meeting to discuss the environmental flow (e-flow) of the Ganga River and its tributaries. The meeting focused on evaluating the impact of the 2018 Environmental Flow Notification and emphasized the need for a robust action plan to enhance