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Context

Namami Gange Programme, a comprehensive initiative launched by the Indian government to rejuvenate the Ganga river and its tributaries.

Details

• The Namami Gange Programme was launched in June 2014 to rejuvenate the Ganga river and its tributaries.
• The program encompasses a range of interventions to combat pollution and improve the health of the river ecosystem.

Interventions Under Namami Gange

• Wastewater Treatment: Numerous projects focus on creating sewage infrastructure to treat domestic and industrial wastewater, a major cause of pollution in the river.
• • 193 sewerage infrastructure projects with a cost of Rs. 30,797.24 crore.
  • Creation and rehabilitation of 6029.75 MLD of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) capacity.
  • Laying around 5,250.98 km sewerage network.
  • 106 sewerage projects completed; others in various stages of implementation.
  • 05 MLD STP capacity created/rehabilitated, and 4436.26 km sewer network laid.

• Solid Waste Management: Efforts to manage solid waste along the riverfront to prevent pollution.
• • Part of the comprehensive approach to tackle pollution sources.

• Riverfront Management: Projects for the development of ghats and crematoria, enhancing the riverfront and cultural aspects.
• Afforestation: Initiatives to promote afforestation and restore the natural vegetation along the riverbanks.
• Public Participation: Encouraging community involvement in the cleanup and restoration efforts.
• Collaborative approach for sustainable change.
• Climate Action: Support provided to all States/Union Territories for climate-related actions.
  • Addressing environmental challenges for a holistic impact.

Progress and Funding

• A total of 442 projects undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs. 37,395.51 Crore.
• 254 projects completed, including sewage infrastructure and other components.
• 14,796.46 crore released/disbursed by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for project implementation.

National Framework for Sediment Management

• The Ministry of Jal Shakti formulated a framework for holistic sediment management.
• Focus on integrated river basin management plan.
• Reference for existing guidelines and policies on sediment management.

Challenges and Future Focus

• Erosion, movement, and deposition of sediment are natural river functions.
• Rivers maintain a balance between silt load carried and deposited.
• Efforts to address pollution in Ganga river and tributaries are ongoing.
• Financial and technical assistance provided to state governments under the Namami Gange Programme.
• Projects progressing to meet scheduled completion timelines.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1945406

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