Recent Developments:
- Operational Projects:
- Four projects in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh under NGM 2.0.
- Capacity Addition: 145 Megaliters per day (MLD) of sewage treatment capacity.
- Infrastructure Improvement: Enhanced sewer networks and interception of drains.
Overview of Namami Gange Mission (NGM) 2.0:
- Background:
- Launched in 2014, initially approved till March 2021.
- Extended up to 31st March 2026 as NGM 2.0.
- Objective:
- Effective abatement of pollution and rejuvenation of the River Ganga.
- Main Pillars:
- Sewage treatment, river-front development, river surface cleaning, afforestation, biodiversity, public awareness, effluent management, and Ganga Gram.
- Implementation:
- Managed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- NMCG: Registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Fully central-funded initiative with no State-wise allocation.
Achievements:
- Projects:
- Total Projects: 457 taken up (as of Feb 2024).
- Completed Projects: 280 completed and operational.
- District Ganga Committees:
- 139 District Ganga Committees constituted under the chairmanship of District Magistrates.
- Effluent Treatment:
- Sanctioning of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) for industries.
