Mar 24, 2023 · Now, sightings of the endangered dolphins and other wildlife are rebounding, conservationists say, thanks to a concerted effort to restore India’s most sacred river, which is an economic lifeline for more than 500 million people and supports countless species.

Clean rivers and healthy aquatic life symbolize that the ecosystem is functioning well. The Ganga River has shown signs of rejuvenation and a significant improvement on many parameters, following the eight-week nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 2, 2024 · Waste from 243 ghats, terraced riverbanks used for bathing, are being managed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to reduce solid waste pollution (Simon & Joshi, 2022). Another part of the Ganges River restoration project focuses on engaging the community with conservation efforts.

Jan 6, 2023 · What steps have been taken for the cleaning of River Ganga? Ganga Action Plan (GAP): It was launched in 1986. The primary purpose of this plan was to clean up the Ganga River by reducing and removing pollution from cities along its banks.

The ongoing pollution of the Ganges, the largest river in India, poses a significant threat to both human health and the environment. [1] The river supplies water to approximately 40% of India's population across 11 states [2] and serves an estimated 500 million people—more than any other river in the world. [3] [4]

Jan 15, 2025 · The latest attempt to clean the river is the Namami Gange Programme, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, soon after he came to power.

Dec 18, 2019 · For about three decades, the different strategies to clean-up the Ganga were attempted such as the Ganga Action Plan (GAP, Phase I and II) and establishment of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA). But no appreciable results were achieved.

Jul 24, 2024 · Namami Gange, also known as the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), is a flagship program launched by the Government of India to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River, one of India’s most important and sacred rivers.

Sep 6, 2023 · What is the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)? About: On 12 th August 2011, the NMCG was listed as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It acted as the implementation arm of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) which was constituted under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA),1986.

Nov 4, 2023 · The Ganga River flows through northern India and is sacred to those who follow Hinduism. The Ganges River begins in the Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gangotri Glacier. When the ice of this glacier melts, it creates the clear waters of …