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Namami Gange Programme

Integrated river conservation programme for the Ganga River From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Namami Gange Programme (NGP), also known as the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), is an integrated river management initiative launched by the **Government of India** in June 2014. It aims to reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, and rejuvenate the river Ganga and its tributaries across multiple states.[1][2] The project spans eight states and has an allocated budget of approximately ₹20,000–22,500 crore (US $2.5–3 billion) from 2014 to 2026.[1][3]

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Objectives and components

The NGP comprises multiple components aimed at restoring the river's health:

  • Sewage treatment plant (STP) construction and upgrade[3]
  • Interception, diversion, and treatment of wastewater[1]
  • Riverfront and ghat development[1]
  • Industrial effluent monitoring[3]
  • Solid waste and surface cleaning[3]
  • Biodiversity conservation and afforestation[3]
  • Rural sanitation under "Ganga Gram"[3]
  • River basin awareness via outreach programmes[3]
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Implementation

The initiative is overseen by the **NMCG**, under the **Ministry of Jal Shakti**, supported by State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) and local agencies.[1] It employs a multi-tier governance structure with:

  1. A National task force chaired by the **Cabinet Secretary**
  2. State-level steering committees chaired by Chief Secretaries
  3. District-level committees chaired by District Magistrates[1]

Progress and criticism

By mid-2020, approximately ₹30 billion had been spent on NGP initiatives.[2] However, several evaluations—e.g., by the **Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)** and the **National Green Tribunal (NGT)**—identified delays, underutilisation of funds, and incomplete STP infrastructure.[4][2] Environmental groups such as **SANDRP** have criticized governance lacunae and questioned whether infrastructure projects alone can restore river flow and water quality.[4]

Recognition

The programme has received international attention, including features at **COP26** in Glasgow, where it launched Roadshow events in the UK. Reports indicate a modest rise in ecological indicators, such as increased presence of river dolphins.[3][5]

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