Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
Context:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in its 36th Executive Committee has approved new projects for rejuvenation of six rivers in Uttarakhand.
- The projects shall cover the six polluted river stretches in the Kumaon region.
About the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
It acted as the implementation arm of National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA) which was constituted under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA),1986.
- Please note, NGRBA was dissolved with effect from the 7th October 2016, consequent to the constitution of the National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council).
Insta Curious:
Some facts related to Ganges:
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- Ganga is the third largest river in the world by discharge.
- The mouth of River Ganga forms the world’s largest delta, known as Sunderbans, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- Composition of NGC.
- About NGRBA.
- What is NMCG?
- Components of Namami Gange Programme.
- World Bank group.
Mains Link:
Discuss the roles and functions of NMCG.
Sources: PIB.
