Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. The Namami Gange Program is an ambitious initiative by the Indian government aimed at cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganges River. Examine its performance. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To analyse Namami Gange Program, write about its successes and limitations.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about aims and objectives of Namami Gange Program.
Body:
First, write about the various features of Namami Gange Program. Write about the achievements and limitations of the same.
Next, suggest ways to overcome the above limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
