National Mission for Clean Ganga: Projects worth Rs 400 crore approved
Projects worth Rs 400 crore have been approved under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). In a statement, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said that the projects are aimed to enhance cleanliness, promote sustainable development, and preserve the environmental and cultural heritage of the river.
The approved projects are:
- Rs 127.26 crore project to prevent untreated sewage discharge into the Varuna River, a major tributary of the Ganga, in Bhadohi.
- Rs 274.31 crore project to intercept and divert the Durga Drain, along with constructing a 60 million liters per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant (STP) under the hybrid annuity model. Projects cover 75 MLD capacity main pumping station and other essential structures, ensuring long-term wastewater management and pollution control.
- Drone monitoring in West Bengal under Namami Gange Mission-II
- A collaboration with the National Book Trust to promote awareness through mobile libraries, storytelling, school workshops, and public programs
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