NMCG Approves Key Projects for Ganga Rejuvenation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 62nd Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) |
| Chairperson | Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital |
| Key Focus | Rejuvenation and sustainable management of the Ganga river basin |
| Global Recognition | Namami Gange program acknowledged as one of the "Top TEN World Restoration Flagship Initiatives" by the UN Decade |
| Aim | Create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Ganga ecosystem |
| Objectives | Integrate biodiversity conservation, promote effective water management, and implement wetland restoration and wastewater reuse |
| Key Projects Approved | |
| Wetland Conservation | Nathmalpur Bhagad Wetland in Bhojpur District, Bihar, with funding of ₹3.51 crore |
| Wastewater Reuse | ₹34.50 lakh project for City Plans and training in Agra and Prayagraj, aligned with the National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW) |
| Background | Namami Gange Program launched by the Government of India, recognized by the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration |
| Impact | Improved ecological health of the Ganga, support for diverse species, restoration of wetlands, and sustainable water management |